Senior Associate

Senior Associate | Corporate and Commercial Advisory (Brisbane)

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers (MCW), we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

MCW's Corporate and Commercial Advisory team is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to work across a range of new and engaging matters. You will take ownership of your matters, help mentor and develop junior colleagues, and expand your career across our Corporate and Commercial Advisory practice group.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading team of solicitors and support staff and further develop your career within a fun and supportive work environment. We solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate and produce solutions for our clients. You will be part of a dynamic team with direct access to Principals and that values contributions and fosters personal growth across all areas of corporate and commercial law.

Areas include: mergers & acquisitions (M&A); corporate governance; charities and not-for-profits; transport; intellectual property and digital law; taxation and private advisory; project financing. We welcome new perspectives and encourage you to share your interests so you can grow your own practice area.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking corporate and commercial matters including complex M&A transactions and structuring advice
• Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements such as shareholder agreements, sale and purchase agreements, service agreements and IP and licensing agreements
• Drafting technical advice across a wide range of practice areas
• Actively participating in client engagement and business development activities
• Managing client relationships and providing high-quality service to clients
• Mentoring and supervising the next generation of legal practitioners and assisting with team management
• Working collaboratively with other practice areas in the firm

Requirements

• 5+ years' post-admission experience across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters
• A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering practical and commercially sound advice to clients
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Commerce or accounting degrees will also be considered favourably

Your new team

Our team is made up of skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey, and we enjoy our work along the way. Our team members have diverse backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions. We value innovation, creativity and a passion for the law, and we encourage continuous professional development.

In joining our Corporate and Commercial Advisory team, you will be challenged, supported and guided. We foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 Principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We value our people and our brand, and we are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice by several industry bodies.

Our employee benefits are designed to be inclusive and include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, prenatal leave, parent & care-givers platform, partner leave and return-to-work bonuses
• Mentoring Program offering continuous support and guidance at all levels
• Access to firmwide Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards and annual staff awards
• Further education support and professional development, including formal mentoring
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club and regular team functions

How to apply

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all prospective candidates.

Notes

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. Some sections of this job description originate from the employer's public site and have been adapted for this posting.

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