Senior Lawyer/Special Counsel: Corporate

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Description

Senior Associate/Special Counsel: Corporate M&A

What's in it for you?

  • Large and attractive employee benefit scheme (can be provided upon request)
  • High-level complex work in a flexible, collegial and supportive team environment
  • Working directly with Partners across Sydney and Brisbane

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 & High-Profile Work – Handles complex M&A, private equity, corporate advisory, regulatory, and governance matters.
  • Collaborative & Collegial Culture – A supportive, down-to-earth team that fosters professional growth and mentorship.

About the role:

  • Advise on M&A transactions, corporate governance, private equity, and joint ventures.
  • Lead due diligence, negotiations, and deal structuring for high-profile clients.
  • Provide strategic advice on corporate governance, regulatory issues, and compliance.

The ideal candidate:

  •  7+ years' PQE in corporate/M&A/private equity from a leading firm.
  •  Australian Legal Qualification & Admission.
  • Strong commercial acumen with exceptional drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and business development.

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/48305

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