Corporate Transactions Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time

About Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning over 200 years, offering a trusted adviser role to corporates, financial institutions, and governments in all areas of commercial law.

The Opportunity

Ashurst's Corporate Transactions team is seeking a Lawyer or Senior Associate with a minimum of 4 years' experience to work on complex and high-profile matters including takeovers, IPOs, business and asset acquisitions and disposals, equity capital markets work, restructuring and recapitalisation transactions, joint venture arrangements, ASX listing rule work, and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Have overall day-to-day responsibility for matters and will proactively progress these matters with appropriate partner support.
  • Advise clients on Australian legal requirements and apply those requirements to provide clients with cogent, commercial, and strategic advice.
  • Draft and review legal documents and agreements, including merger implementation agreements, pre-bid agreements, sale and purchase agreements, subscription agreements, and underwriting agreements.
  • Lead negotiations with counterparties and liaise with corporate and accounting advisers in the course of large and complex corporate transactions.
  • Attend business development meetings and networking activities.
  • Contribute to and refine department know-how.
  • Nurture and mentor junior lawyers and provide leadership in conjunction with the Partners and your colleagues.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 4+ years' commercial experience gained within a top-tier or mid-tier firm, or in-house.
  • Strong experience in cradle-to-grave commercial transactions, ideally gained within, or with some exposure to, the energy industry.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and innovative drafting skills.
  • Confidence to lead effective negotiations with clients and counterparties.
  • Strong ability to communicate with clients to understand their needs and how best to meet them.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs.
  • A proactive, positive, and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

Why Work at Ashurst

Ashurst offers competitive remuneration, flexible working, complimentary gym memberships, corporate health plans, and global professional development opportunities for all employees.

Ashurst is committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain, and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools and offer a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

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