Ashurst seeks an experienced Transaction Lawyer in Sydney to handle complex M&A matters, spanning public and private deals, equity capital markets, IPOs, ASX listing rule advice, restructuring and recapitalisations, and joint ventures and corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handling notable M&A transactions across Australia, including takeovers and business/asset acquisitions and disposals
* Advising on equity capital markets, IPOs, and ASX listing rule advice
* Providing strategic advice on restructuring and recapitalisations
* Mentoring and supporting junior colleagues
We are bolstering our Sydney and Melbourne teams and seeking additional lawyers for long-term career development. Proven M&A experience is required, ideally gained at a leading firm (2+ years PQE). Excellent technical and drafting skills are needed, along with a commercial mindset and ability to provide strategic advice.
Benefits:
* High-profile, complex work
* Long-term growth opportunities
* Supportive culture
* Global platform
* Competitive remuneration
* Flexible working
* Gym memberships
* Corporate health plans
* Professional development opportunities
Ashurst's strategy involves significant investment in its Corporate Transactions teams. You will have the opportunity to work on matters that shape industries and careers, with recent examples including Soul Patts proposed A$14bn merger with Brickworks, CC Capital Partners proposed A$3.4bn acquisition of Insignia Financial, Healthscope sale of hospitals, VGW proposed A$3.2bn scheme with LEO, e2open proposed A$4bn acquisition by WiseTech, Harmony Gold proposed A$1.6bn scheme for MAC Copper, and ANZ A$4.9bn acquisition of Suncorp Bank.