Senior Associate (5-7 PAE) - Corporate
Sydney C B D, New South Wales I
Senior Associate (5-7 PAE) - Corporate
The Firm
This global law firm is widely recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value corporate transactions across multiple jurisdictions. With offices in key international markets and a strong presence in Australia, the firm offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where lawyers work on cutting-edge deals that shape industries. The culture is inclusive and supportive, with a focus on professional development, innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes. The firm values diversity, transparency, and teamwork, ensuring its people have the resources and flexibility to succeed.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 5-7 years’ PAE to join its Corporate Transactions team in Sydney. This role involves advising on large-scale mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and complex commercial contracts. The successful candidate will manage due diligence processes, draft and negotiate transaction documents, and coordinate multi-jurisdictional deals. You will work closely with partners and clients on high-profile matters, providing strategic advice and ensuring seamless execution of transactions. This is an opportunity to be part of a globally recognised team working on market-leading deals.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and access to high-quality, internationally oriented work. Lawyers benefit from structured career development programs, global secondment opportunities, and exposure to cross-border transactions. Additional benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave, study assistance, and a culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion.
Apply Now using a Microsoft Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
This global law firm is widely recognised for its expertise in handling complex, high-value corporate transactions across multiple jurisdictions. With offices in key international markets and a strong presence in Australia, the firm offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where lawyers work on cutting-edge deals that shape industries. The culture is inclusive and supportive, with a focus on professional development, innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes. The firm values diversity, transparency, and teamwork, ensuring its people have the resources and flexibility to succeed.
The Role
The firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 5-7 years’ PAE to join its Corporate Transactions team in Sydney. This role involves advising on large-scale mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and complex commercial contracts. The successful candidate will manage due diligence processes, draft and negotiate transaction documents, and coordinate multi-jurisdictional deals. You will work closely with partners and clients on high-profile matters, providing strategic advice and ensuring seamless execution of transactions. This is an opportunity to be part of a globally recognised team working on market-leading deals.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Admission in Australia, England & Wales, or another common law jurisdiction.
- 5-7 years’ PQE, currently operating at Senior Associate level.
- Strong experience in corporate M&A, including large transactions and complex deal structures.
- Excellent drafting skills and ability to advise on numerous commercial contracts.
- Good understanding of key risks and issues involved in major transactions.
- Strong time management skills and ability to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple deals.
- Commercial awareness and client service focus.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and mentor junior lawyers.
The firm offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and access to high-quality, internationally oriented work. Lawyers benefit from structured career development programs, global secondment opportunities, and exposure to cross-border transactions. Additional benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave, study assistance, and a culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion.
Apply Now using a Microsoft Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Location:
Sydney C B D, New South Wales
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Work type:
Full Time
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