- Prestigious corporate and commercial team situated in a national firm
- Diverese blue-chip client base + complex transactions
- Merit based
Rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing practice group! Blue-chip clients; strong $; flexible work; genuine career growth and more!
Are you an ambitious corporate and commercial lawyer ready to take a leadership role in a dynamic, high-growth practice? We’re seeking a talented Senior Associate with 5+ years of PAE to join a prestigious Corporate & Commercial team in Brisbane. This is your opportunity to work with a diverse client base, drive complex transactions, and mentor junior talent in a supportive, merit-driven environment.
Why This Role is Exceptional:
- High-Impact Work: Lead on transformative matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raisings, corporate restructures, and commercial contracts, across industries like Food and Agribusiness, Transport, and Construction & Logistics.
- Unrivalled Career Progression: Excel in a true meritocracy where your contributions shape your future. With structured career forecasting and direct partner mentorship, you’ll have the tools to fast-track your path to leadership.
- Dynamic Team Environment: Join a collaborative, high-performing team of professionals who value innovation and excellence. Work closely with experienced partners and guide junior colleagues to success.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and generous leave policies, including purchased, parental, and performance-based leave, designed to support your lifestyle.
- Vibrant Firm Culture: Thrive in a welcoming, down-to-earth workplace with regular social events, sports clubs, and networking opportunities to connect across the firm.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and advise on high-stakes M&A transactions, capital raisings, and corporate restructures.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage key transaction documents, including sale and purchase agreements, disclosure materials, and governance agreements.
- Scope, plan, and conduct due diligence with a strategic and meticulous approach.
- Provide commercially astute advice to a diverse client base, from startups to ASX-listed companies and large unlisted entities.
- Mentor and manage junior lawyers, fostering their development and ensuring effective team resource allocation.
- Drive client relationships through direct engagement and tailored, results-focused solutions.
Who You Are:
- A quality lawyer with 4+ years of PAE in a reputable corporate and commercial practice.
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating transaction documents and commercial contracts, with experience in governance agreements and corporate advisory work.
- A strategic thinker with excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of delivering technically sound and commercially focused advice.
- A natural leader with strong project and relationship management skills, comfortable working autonomously and mentoring junior colleagues.
- Passionate about corporate and commercial law, with a keen interest in driving client success across diverse industries.
Why Apply? This is your chance to join a leading Corporate & Commercial practice where your expertise and ambition will shine. You’ll work on cutting-edge transactions, build your leadership skills, and be part of a firm that invests in your growth. With a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative, high-energy team, this role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career.
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you’re a ambitious lawyer looking to elevate your career but unsure where or how to get things going, get in touch with me.
Details below!
Jas Bassi – Senior Legal Recruiter
Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment
Phone: 03 8676 0331
Email: [email protected]
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