- Supportive and collaborative team and a dynamic and growth oriented culture
- Bondi Junction location, close to shops and train
- Market-competitive salary and bonus with flexible work options
About our client
Our client is a dynamic, expanding boutique firm with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
As a full service law firm, the firm acts for a range of sophisticated clients (SMEs and national) across diverse industry sectors.
If you are looking for a role within a collegial, collaborative environment with a clear pathway to progression, mentoring and career development, this could be your dream job!
About the role
Due to growth and further expansion, our client is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate corporate lawyer for the Sydney office.
As well as having the technical experience in corporate and M&A; work you'll need to be commercially-minded, dynamic, adventurous and driven.
Cultural fit is of high importance in this ambitious, agile and growing firm.
- Lead and manage a broad range of corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, share sales and business sales.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents (e.g. share sale agreements, asset sale agreements, shareholder agreements).
- Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence processes.
- Capital raising, as well as convertible notes and SAFE notes.
- Shareholders’ and governance documents.
- Share-buy backs and other capital reductions.
- Employee equity and bonus plans (not essential).
- Advise clients on corporate structuring, directors’ duties, and compliance with the Corporations Act.
- Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact for transactions.
- Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to mentoring and team development.
- Participate in strategic and business development initiatives.
About you:
- Minimum 3 years’ post-admission experience in corporate and M&A; law, but will also consider candidates at Senior Associate level
- Strong background in transactional work, including running deals from start to finish
- Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills
- Commercial acumen and ability to provide practical legal solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Client-centric approach with high levels of responsiveness and professionalism
- Experience supervising junior lawyers (for Senior Associate applicants)
- Admitted to practice in New South Wales
What's in it for you:
- Direct client exposure and autonomy over transactions
- A dynamic and growth oriented culture
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Real career progression opportunities in a growing firm
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- A modern and positive office culture with flexible work options
How to Apply:
To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV through the ‘apply now’ button or email directly to Jarrod Moyle jarrod@eliasrecruitment.com alternatively for a confidential discussion please call 02 8045 5044.
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📌 Associate or Senior Associate Corporate M&A
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