Associate/Senior Associate, Corporate

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Melbourne, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Provide corporate and transactional legal advice on private and public M&A, private equity, VC transactions, capital raisings, governance, regulatory matters and fund structuring. Draft and negotiate documents, manage due diligence, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on complex, high-value transactions while supporting client relationships.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate or Senior Associate to join a growing, high-performing corporate team within a leading national law firm.

This is a fantastic role for a commercially minded lawyer looking to work on complex, high-value transactions while being mentored by highly regarded leaders in the space.

 

The Opportunity

You’ll be involved in a broad range of corporate and transactional matters, including:

  • Private and public M&A
  • Private equity and venture capital transactions
  • Capital raisings
  • Corporate governance and regulatory advisory
  • Investment funds and structuring work

You’ll play a key role across transactions—drafting and negotiating core documents, managing due diligence, and coordinating multi-disciplinary inputs.

 

About the Team

This team advises a diverse client base, including:

  • ASX-listed companies
  • Multinational organisations
  • Private equity and investment funds
  • High-growth businesses

Working across sectors such as technology, energy & resources, financial services, transport and consumer markets, the team is known for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice on complex deals.

 

About You

You will bring:

  • 3+ years’ PQE in corporate / transactional law
  • Strong experience in M&A, capital markets or investment work
  • Excellent drafting and technical capability
  • A commercial, client-focused approach
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

You’re also collaborative, proactive, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-performing team.

 

Why Apply

  • Exposure to high-profile, complex transactions
  • Direct mentoring from highly regarded partners
  • Opportunity to step up and take real ownership of matters
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Clear pathway for progression

 

If you’re looking to accelerate your career in a team that combines top-tier work with a genuinely supportive environment, this is a standout opportunity. Please send your CV through to [email protected].

 

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

  • 3+ years PQE in corporate/transactional law
  • Strong experience in M&A, capital markets or investment work
  • Excellent drafting and technical legal capability
  • Commercial, client-focused approach
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Collaborative, proactive, able to work in a fast-paced high-performing team
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The Company
6 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

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.

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