Corporate Transactions

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia Ashurst Full time

Job Title Corporate Transactions (M&A) - senior Lawyer or Senior Associate (Sydney) Location Sydney Description

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com.

The Opportunity:

Ashurst's Corporate Transactions team work across some of the most 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.

Due to continued growth in our team, we are now looking for a Lawyer or Senior Associate with a minimum of 4 years' PAE to be based in our Sydney office.

In this role, you will:

  • Have overall day to day responsibility for matters, and will proactively progress these matters with appropriate partner support;
  • Advise clients on the Australian legal requirements and apply those requirements to provide clients with cogent, commercial and strategic advice;
  • Draft and review legal documents and agreements, including (by way of example) merger implementation agreements, pre-bid agreements, sale and purchase agreements, subscription agreements, and underwriting agreements, as well as disclosure documents such as bidder's and target's statements, scheme booklets and prospectuses;
  • Lead negotiations with counterparties and liaise with corporate and accounting advisers in the course of large and complex corporate transactions, undertaken in the context of tight timeframes;
  • Attend business development meetings and networking activities;
  • Contribute to and refine department know-how; and
  • 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 in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them. You will also have the ability to assist clients in arriving at practical and cost-effective solutions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs.
  • Ability to build team morale and motivate team members, contributing to the creation of a positive work environment and to assist with training and development.
  • 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.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

  • competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
  • flexible working;
  • complimentary gym memberships;
  • corporate health plans;
  • a global professional development offering for all employees; and
  • an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are 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. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

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