Solicitor, Corporate M&A

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Full time
Overview

Solicitor, Corporate M&A role with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) in Melbourne. Join a premier Band 1 Corporate team and work on high-profile deals in Australia.

Responsibilities
  • Be involved in all aspects of corporate transactions including public and private M&A deals, takeovers for listed companies, disposals, private equity, venture capital, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.
  • Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, provide advice on legal risk, and manage external client relationships.
  • Ensure key deadlines are met by coordinating with other legal teams and advisers to deliver integrated client service.
  • Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and client counterparts; support business development for existing and new clients.
  • Mentor junior team members and assist with training within the team and the firm.
Qualifications
  • Admitted Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
  • 3–5 years of experience in a leading corporate M&A practice or equivalent.
  • Excellent academic record and high attention to detail.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and able to contribute to a leading and supportive team.
  • Ability to work to tight timeframes, both collaboratively and autonomously.
  • Curiosity about clients and a commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
  • Genuine passion for M&A and corporate transactions with a commitment to continuous learning.
The Team

HSF Kramer's market-leading M&A practice advises corporate and private equity clients across multiple jurisdictions on complex transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, takeovers, demerger, venture capital and corporate restructuring. The team is consistently ranked highly in industry benchmarks.

In 2024, the team advised on over 230 announced and completed deals with a total value of over A$80 billion, and achieved top rankings for deal count in AU/NZ (LSEG).

What We Offer
  • Global law firm with over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices; a market leader in Australia with a focus on performance, collaboration, diversity and innovation.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth, on-the-job learning, mentoring, and structured development.
  • Support for wellbeing with mental health resources and programs; extended benefits such as paid parental leave and a holistic wellbeing fund.
  • Competitive benefits and a focus on creating a human, bold and outstanding team culture.

We are committed to attracting people from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive culture aligned with our values: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For more information, contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager, at carissa.bartels@hsf.com.


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