Associate, Corporate (M&A)

Description

Job Description

About the role
We have an opportunity for a corporate/M&A lawyer to join a growing Corporate & Commercial practice in Sydney, working with highly regarded partners.
This is a fantastic hands-on corporate & commercial role, with significant learning, development and progression opportunities, and the opportunity to work with interesting clients. This strong mid-tier firm is rapidly developing a reputation as a leading firm for middle market corporate transactions, and acts for a broad range of clients, including insurers, financial institutions, listed companies, private equity backed businesses, long term capital providers and large private companies.
Join an award winning Corporate and M&A team and work alongside pre eminent Partners. The firm delivers outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
The successful candidate
You will ideally have the following knowledge, skills and experience:
  • 3-5 years of post admission experience gained in a leading corporate practice
  • Experience advising on corporate/M&A including due diligence, drafting & negotiating acquisition documents and regulatory approvals including FIRB
  • Knowledge of corporate restructuring and corporate governance
  • Prior experience in licensing and general contracting arrangements
  • Highly developed legal and research skills
  • Background with a top-tier, international or large national firm (Highly desirable)
  • Commercially driven, results- oriented with strong client relationship skills
To apply please email your resume to Sandra Crawford at sandra.crawford@jlegal.com.au and for a confidential discussion please call 0412 367 337
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