Senior Associate

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia JM Consulting Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Join an award-winning national firm as a Senior Associate in their Corporate & Commercial Melbourne practice.

Work directly with highly regarded Partners on a broad mix of M&A transactions and corporate advisory matters, with a clear pathway to Partner or Special Counsel (depending on your goals).

Why join?

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Manageable billable target (5.5 hours)
  • Hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
  • Structured progression pathway to Partner
  • Additional and generous parental leave options
  • Flexibility to balance your home life
  • Ongoing in-house training and career development

The role

  • Advise on M&A transactions valued $5M–$150M
  • Provide advice on commercial contracts, corporate structuring, private capital raising, succession planning, directors' duties, governance and shareholder agreements
  • Lead and mentor a team of junior lawyers

About you

You'll bring experience in corporate and commercial law, with a strong focus on M&A. You're passionate about client service, commercially astute, and committed to developing junior lawyers while delivering tailored, strategic advice.

If you're seeking strong mentorship, a clear growth path and the opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded practice – this could be the right move for you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jenny Muir today.

Jenny Muir

Director - JM Consulting

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