Legal Consultant – Corporate M&A and Commercial Lawyer (4+ PQE)
Peerpoint is A&O Shearman's global platform for self‐directed consultant lawyers who want to access high‐quality work, clients, resources and support. Assignments typically last six months or more, either within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. Candidates may be based in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or remote working arrangements may also be considered.
About the role
We are seeking self‐driven corporate M&A and commercial lawyers with 4+ years post‐qualification experience and an equivalent practising certificate. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
* M&A
* Corporate restructuring
* Commercial contracts
* Leverage and acquisition finance or other associated financings (bonus)
Recent opportunities
* A full‐time, 3–9 month role as a corporate/M&A lawyer with a fintech company
* A 6‐month, 4–5 days per week role for a corporate and co‐sec lawyer with a medical devices company
* A 12‐month, full‐time role for a mid‐level M&A lawyer with a global offshore renewable energy company
* A short‐term, 4–5 days a week, potentially fully remote role for a commercial lawyer with a digital portal company
Successful applicants will:
* Have the right to work and reside in Australia
* Be qualified to practice in Australia and have an unrestricted (unsupervised) practising certificate or the ability to obtain the same
* Have a minimum of 4 years' post‐qualification experience, a proportion of which within a law firm akin to A&O Shearman and/or ranked top tier in your area of expertise
* Have a willingness to engage with Peerpoint as a casual employee or via an Independent Legal Practice
* Have strong technical knowledge and ideally recent Australian experience (although the latter is not strictly necessary)
* Be a self‐starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
* Be adept at leading or working within complex multi‐functional, multi‐national project environments, or open to working in the same
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
* Be client service‐focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
* Have strong commercial/business acumen
* Be resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
* Have advanced organisational skills and diplomacy
What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?
Peerpoint offers a career that is unmatched in the market, with access to A&O Shearman's training, development and networking events, support from partner and professional lawyers, and the opportunity to work on challenges from across the world without the need to relocate.
We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, valuing each consultant for who they are and providing genuine opportunities for success.
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