Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia White & Case LLP Full time
About White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm that serves top-tier companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. Our extensive history as an international firm enables us to provide expert legal solutions to our clients' complex challenges, regardless of their location.

We have a strong presence in key financial markets and excel in handling intricate cross-border work. Our global network of offices, spanning over 40 locations, allows us to provide seamless support to our clients. Our people and clients value our interconnectedness, which enables us to work effectively across geographic and practice boundaries.

Our Values

We pride ourselves on being globally minded, enterprising, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our firm, and we have been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings globally. Our team represents 110 nationalities and speaks 87 languages.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer to join our Corporate M&A (Energy & Resources) practice in Melbourne. As a member of our team, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams from across our international offices and practice groups, including Project Finance and Private Equity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and review legal and technical documentation
  • Conduct legal and technical research
  • Analyze commercial and legal information
  • Work directly with clients and manage relationships
  • Participate in due diligence, analyzing agreements and their subsequent descriptions
  • Draft legal memoranda on a broad range of topics under commercial law and corporate law precedents
  • Manage more junior associates and graduates on transactions
Requirements
  • Admission in Australia, England & Wales, or other Common Law jurisdiction qualification
  • PQE 5-7 years
  • Broad energy and resources sector experience across M&A and operational matters
  • Good understanding of key risks and issues involved in large transactions
  • Experience advising on numerous commercial contracts
  • Strong time management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure when working across multiple projects
  • Client service focus and commercial awareness
  • Team player
What We Offer

We provide a competitive salary, hybrid working environment, and other benefits such as a health and wellness stipend and a generous 26-week parental leave policy.



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