Corporate M&A Senior Associate

8 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia JS Careers Full time $120,000 - $250,000 per year

An exciting senior level opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate & Commercial lawyer to join a well established national law firm in their Sydney office. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career with greater access to mentorship, client engagement, and the chance to shape their own practice area within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Why Join?

  • Genuine career development opportunities within a growing national practice
  • Supportive team culture that values innovation and initiative
  • Work on a wide variety of engaging matters with leading professionals
  • Flexible working options and a comprehensive suite of benefits

About the Role:

The firm's highly regarded Corporate and Commercial Advisory team is seeking a
Senior Associate
or Partner
to join their dynamic Sydney office. You'll be joining a high-performing, approachable team that values personal and professional growth. You'll take ownership of matters, mentor junior lawyers, and work closely with Principals across a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters. The team is committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal advice with a commercial mindset. Key areas of focus include:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A);
  • Corporate governance;
  • Capital raising and foreign investment;
  • IP, licensing, and digital law;
  • Private advisory and taxation;
  • Charities & not-for-profits; and
  • Project finance and aged care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and advising on complex M&A transactions and structuring;
  • Drafting key commercial documents, including shareholder and service agreements;
  • Providing tailored legal and strategic advice across multiple sectors;
  • Managing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives;
  • Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team leadership; and
  • Working collaboratively with other practice areas nationally.

About You:

  • A minimum of 5 years' post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law;
  • Strong commercial awareness and client-centric approach;
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills;
  • Experience managing files and relationships autonomously;
  • Prior exposure to business development or practice growth (highly regarded); and
  • Commerce or accounting qualifications (advantageous, but not essential).

The Firm

This national full-service law firm is known for its inclusive culture and commitment to excellence. With a strong presence across Australia and over 60 senior leaders, the firm combines the resources of a large practice with the personal approach of a tight-knit team. The firm has received multiple accolades as an Employer of Choice and offers a suite of benefits, including:

  • Paid parental leave with no qualifying period;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Salary continuance insurance;
  • Structured mentoring and career development programs;
  • Health & wellbeing initiatives; and
  • Active social and community engagement.

If you're an experienced corporate lawyer ready to accelerate your career at a national firm that genuinely values its people, this could be the ideal next step. Please get in touch with Georgia Hawley on or Laura Byrne on for a confidential discussion.

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