Lawyer: Corporate and Capital Markets

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Corporate/Capital Markets Lawyer or Associate

What's in it for you:

  • High-profile corporate transactions – work on complex M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory matters for blue-chip clients.
  • Work closely with well-respected, down to earth, Legal 500 Recommended Partner.
  • Yearly pay reviews and bonuses (70% + utilisation) and 6.5 billable targets.

About your new employer:

  • A leading international law firm with 45+ offices worldwide, offering a strong presence in Australia.
  • Top-Tier corporate practice, advising ASX-listed companies, multinational corporations, private equity firms, and financial institutions.
  • Diverse and high profile matters – complex M&A, capital markets, corporate advisory, regulatory, and governance matters.
  • Collaborative and collegiate environment – a supportive, down-to-earth team that fosters professional growth and mentorship.

About the role:

  • Expand your experience in capital markets, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate insolvency and reconstructions and more
  • Assist with due diligence, negotiations, and deal structuring for high-profile clients.
  • Provide strategic advice on corporate governance, regulatory issues, and compliance.

The ideal candidate:

  • 2+ years' PQE in regulated M&A and/or ECM from a recognised corporate team or firm. Previous capital markets experience is essential for this role.
  • Australian Legal Qualification & Admission.
  • Excellent commercial acumen with strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Kristina today

Please quote reference number KS/52247

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  • LinkedIn message: Kristina Steele | LinkedIn

Alternatively, click apply and email your resume (in Word version only) and academic transcript.

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