Our client is a national law firm with a strong Brisbane presence. They’re looking for a mid-level Associate to join their growing corporate practice. The team works with founders, investors and growth businesses, with a strong slant towards the technology sector. You’ll get real responsibility and run deals, not just support them.
What you’ll be doing
- Running and supporting M&A transactions from start to finish
- Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, constitutions and other governance documents
- Acting on capital raisings, investment rounds and restructures
- Preparing and negotiating commercial contracts, including services and supply arrangements
- Leading due diligence and coordinating deal workstreams
- Working directly with clients and giving practical, commercial advice as deals move along
What you’ll bring
- Around 3–5 years’ PQE in corporate/commercial law, from private practice or in-house (they’re open on PQE for the right person)
- Solid experience with shareholder and corporate documents
- Sharp drafting skills and the confidence to manage a transaction
- An interest in tech, startups or the venture space (experience there is a bonus)
- A commercial mindset and a natural ability to build client relationships
Why this role
- High-quality transactional work with plenty of direct client contact
- A supportive team that takes your development seriously
- Hybrid and flexible working
- A competitive salary and a strong wellbeing and benefits package
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ben via [email protected] or hit apply!
JLegal Australia is a Specialist Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Firm. We offer a full suite of career opportunities for Lawyers, Company Secretary & Governance professionals.
Skills Required
- Around 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law
- Experience in private practice or in-house legal work
- Solid experience with shareholder and corporate documents
- Strong legal drafting skills
- Ability and confidence to manage transactions
- Commercial mindset and ability to build client relationships
- Interest in technology, startups, or venture businesses
- Experience in technology, startups, or venture businesses
What We Do
JLegal is a specialist legal recruitment and executive search consultancy serving the legal profession across the Asia-Pacific region, with partners worldwide. It offers opportunities for lawyers, company-secretarial, and governance professionals, and provides career coaching while helping employers access legal talent across diverse markets and professional settings. Its recruitment work spans both in-house and private-practice roles, supporting candidates and organizations with specialized legal hiring needs.
