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Director - Private Practice Legal Recruitment at TAG Legal Search - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a talented Corporate M&A Associate to join the premier Corporate M&A team of a top-tier law firm in Melbourne. This highly regarded practice consistently acts on some of the most high-profile, complex transactions in the Australian market and is ranked Band 1 in leading legal directories.
As part of this award-winning team, you’ll work alongside a group of high-performing and well-respected partners across Australia, gaining exposure to cross-border deals and large-scale corporate transactions for major listed companies, private equity houses, and institutional investors.
The Role:
This position offers genuine variety and high-calibre transactional experience. You’ll be involved in all aspects of deal execution from end to end, including:
* Advising on public and private M&A transactions, takeovers, disposals, schemes of arrangement, venture capital investments, and joint ventures.
* Acting for a mix of ASX-listed companies, private equity sponsors, founders, growth companies, and institutional investors.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating core transaction documents including share sale agreements, shareholder agreements, and subscription deeds.
* Managing deal execution in collaboration with internal teams (e.g. tax, finance, competition, and employment) and liaising with external advisers.
* Identifying legal risks and advising clients on regulatory, governance, and disclosure obligations.
* Supporting clients through strategic decision-making processes, including corporate restructures, board matters, and capital raising.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* 3–4 years’ post-admission experience in a leading corporate or M&A practice, ideally with experience advising on both public and private transactions.
* Admission to practice in Australia or New Zealand.
* A proactive, collaborative mindset and strong commercial instincts.
* Confidence dealing directly with clients and managing elements of transactions with autonomy.
* A genuine interest in working on high-value, strategic corporate deals and continuing to develop your skills in this area.
With a strong culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous development, this team offers:
* Access to Australia's most significant and strategic corporate deals.
* Close working relationships with market-leading partners and high-performing peers.
* A structured development pathway and investment in your long-term career progression.
* A supportive culture that prioritises wellbeing, flexibility, and inclusion.
For further information, please contact Rosie Allen on +61 479 085 447, or email your CV and academic transcripts to
For further information on other vacancies TAG are recruiting for please visit our website directly
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
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Full-time
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Legal
* Industries
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