We are currently working withseveral well-regarded Brisbane firmsacross a range of practice areas and levels.One of these opportunitiessits within a leading corporate team advising on a consistent pipeline of private equity, investment and mid-market M&A transactions.The team acts for private equity funds, institutional investors and high-growth private businesses, and is known for its steady deal flow and commercially focused approach.The group is partner-led and relatively lean, with strong client relationships and repeat work across a number of active investors and corporate clients.The role Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will be involved across the full lifecycle of transactions, with a strong focus on investment and deal execution.A typical week is likely to include:assisting on acquisitions and divestments for private equity and corporate clientsdrafting and negotiating transaction documents, including share sale agreements, subscription agreements and shareholder agreementsadvising on structuring, risk allocation and key commercial termsworking closely with investors, founders and management teamsliaising with accountants, advisers and financierssupporting transactions through to signing and completionYou will have exposure to multiple live transactions at any one time, with increasing responsibility and client contact as your experience develops.Representative examples of work have included:acting for private equity investors on platform and bolt-on acquisitionsadvising founders on partial and full exits to investment groupssupporting capital raises and investment structuring for growth businessesadvising on shareholder arrangements and governance frameworksassisting with portfolio company acquisitions and integration activitiesAbout you You will likely have around 3–7+ years' PAE with experience in corporate/M&A, private equity or transactional commercial work.Candidates with strong commercial experience and exposure to transactions will also be happily considered.You will also bring:strong drafting and technical skillsan interest in deal-making and investment activitythe ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlinesconfidence working with clients and external advisersa commercially focused and pragmatic approachWhy this role stands outA consistent pipeline of private equity and mid-market M&A transactionsExposure to repeat deal flow with active investors and corporate clientsDirect involvement in transactions from structuring through to completionClose mentoring from experienced, commercially focused partnersA leading corporate team with a strong reputation in the Brisbane marketThe team operates in a genuinely merit-based way. Lawyers who demonstrate capability and commercial judgement are given early responsibility, with progression based on performance rather than tenure.It is not uncommon to see strong performers take on client-facing responsibility ahead of their peer group, with examples of lawyers progressing through the ranks more quickly than traditional timelines where they have consistently contributed to deal execution and client relationships.Competitive salary and bonus structureExposure to high-quality transactional work without top-tier rigidityDirect access to partners and meaningful responsibility at this levelA collaborative team environment with strong deal flowClear progression pathway within a well-established corporate practice#J-18808-Ljbffr