Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, while undertaking assignments of typically six months or more, either within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. To find out more, please visit www.peerpoint.com.
About the role
We are currently seeking self‑driven corporate M&A and commercial lawyers (4+PQE) for opportunities with our clients who have experience in one or more of the following:
* M&A
* Corporate restructuring
* Commercial contracts
* Awareness of leveraged and acquisition finance or other associated financings a bonus
Candidates would ideally be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, however Perth or remote working arrangements within New South Wales, the ACT, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria may also be considered.
Opportunities we have recently had
* A full time, 3 - 9 month role for 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; and
* A short term, 4-5 day 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) practicing 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
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