About us
At Macpherson Kelley, people come first always.
We re looking for a talented business-focused professional to join our Commercial Law team in Melbourne.
This role offers broad exposure across several industries and client groups including automotive manufacturing and health.
The opportunity has a focus on Mergers and Acquisitions together with various corporate and commercial matters including commercial contracts, corporate structures, restructures, private capital raising, corporate succession planning, directors' duties, corporate governance, and stakeholder agreements.
Role Overview
Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight.
That s why we deliver intelligent recommendations that clients can act on.
We work collaboratively across teams and offices as part of the big picture.
As a national firm with a wide range of practice areas, there s plenty of variety and opportunity to grow.
And with our links to international legal networks, our work has a global reach.
Key Responsibilities
You will ideally have:
* Demonstrated experience working in corporate and commercial law particularly M&A experience managing transactions of between $5 million and $150 million.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities facilitating strategic commercial and tailored advice.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Outstanding attention to detail.
* A strong commitment to excellence in client service.
* Experience in delegating, mentoring, and managing junior lawyers.
* An interest in business development and identifying new opportunities.
If you are a self-motivated people person who enjoys collaboration and is committed to delivering great work, we would love to hear from you.
Why Choose Us?
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers in an inclusive, high-performing, and positive workplace culture achieve great things.
We are flexible and outcome-focused in how we work so you can get on with the job.
Together we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies.
Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.