A leading national firm is
seeking a Corporate Lawyer or Senior Associate to join its market-leading
Corporate, M&A and Capital Markets team.
This is a standout opportunity to
work on front-page transactions alongside highly regarded partners known for both
technical excellence and developing talent.
The Opportunity
You’ll work across a broad mix of
sophisticated matters, including:
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Private equity buyouts and exits
- Capital raisings and securities law
- Corporate governance and board advisory
You’ll take a hands-on role in structuring,
drafting and negotiating transactions, with exposure to both domestic and
cross-border deals.
About the Team
This team acts for:
- Major Australian corporates
- Global and domestic investment funds
- High-growth and emerging businesses
Known for working on market-leading
transactions, the team combines technical excellence with strong commercial
judgement and a collaborative approach.
About You
We’re open to candidates from 2+
PQE through to Senior Associate, with:
- Strong Corporate M&A experience (top-tier or
mid-tier background advantageous)
- Exposure to private equity (desirable)
- Strong academic background
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters
For Senior Associates, you will
also bring:
- Experience leading transactions and managing
stakeholders
- A proactive approach to client relationships and
business development
- A genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers
Why Apply
- Work on high-profile, industry-shaping deals
- Learn from respected partners with a strong
reputation for mentoring
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Exposure to premium clients and complex
transactions
- High-performing, collaborative team environment
If you’re looking for a role that
offers top-tier work, strong mentorship and real career progression, this is an
excellent next step. 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
- 2+ PQE (post-qualification experience)
- Strong Corporate M&A experience
- Exposure to private equity
- Strong academic background
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters
- Experience leading transactions and managing stakeholders (Senior Associates)
- Proactive approach to client relationships and business development (Senior Associates)
- Genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers (Senior Associates)
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.
