Overview
Ashurst is seeking a Lawyer, Corporate Transactions (M&A) in Sydney. Our Corporate Transactions team handles notable, high-profile matters across Australia, spanning public and private M&A, equity capital markets, IPOs and ASX listing rule advice, restructuring and recapitalisations, and joint ventures and corporate governance. Our practice advises on matters that make headlines, working with leading corporates, investors and financial institutions across industries.
Practice areas include:
* Public and private M&A, including takeovers and business/asset acquisitions and disposals
* Equity capital markets
* IPOs and ASX listing rule advice
* Restructuring and recapitalisations
* Joint ventures and corporate governance
The Opportunity
Ashurst's 2027 strategy involves significant investment in our Corporate Transactions teams across Australia. We are bolstering our Sydney and Melbourne teams and are looking for additional Lawyers who are committed to a long-term career in corporate law within a firm that will back their development and ambitions.
What We're Looking For
* Proven M&A experience, ideally gained at a leading firm (2+ years PQE)
* Excellent technical and drafting skills
* A commercial mindset and ability to provide strategic advice
* Strong team orientation with the drive to mentor and support junior colleagues
* Commitment to building long-term client relationships
This is a career-defining opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading corporate practices and work on matters that shape industries and careers.
Recent Work
* Soul Patts on its proposed A$14bn merger with Brickworks
* CC Capital Partners on its A$3.4bn proposal to acquire Insignia Financial
* Healthscope acting for the receivers on the sale of Healthscope hospitals
* VGW on the proposed A$3.2bn scheme with LEO
* e2open on its proposed A$4bn acquisition by WiseTech (Australian counsel)
* Harmony Gold on its proposed A$1.6bn scheme for MAC Copper
* ANZ on its A$4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp Bank
Why Ashurst?
* High-profile, complex work: Exposure to market-setting transactions
* Long-term growth: Commitment to investing in people and developing lawyers into market-leading practitioners
* Supportive, collegiate culture: Collaborative environment with excellence and support
* Global platform: Opportunity to work across jurisdictions and sectors
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
* Competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards
* Flexible working
* Complimentary gym memberships
* Corporate health plans
* Global professional development offering for all employees
* Industry-leading diversity and inclusion programs
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to communities through our Social Impact programme, with emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice. We recruit, retain and promote the best people from diverse talent pools and strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to perform at their best. Our global strength, drive to innovate and collaborate, and commitment to excellence set Ashurst apart as a unique place to work.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal, General Business, and Other
* Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice
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