Corporate & Commercial (M&A) – Senior Associate

Job Description

Corporate & Commercial (M&A) – Senior Associate Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Corporate & Commercial Practice Group A true meritocracy model – be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave About Us HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first-class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm-wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people. The Opportunity We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic candidate looking for advancement opportunities to join our impressive and highly regarded Sydney Corporate practice working with Partner Maria Townsend and her team. As part of a close-knit team you will work on an interesting and broad mix of private M&A specialising in the Automotive Industry, General Commercial and Corporate advisory. This is an amazing opportunity to take your career to the next level and beyond, by working on high-value matters with an industry-leading team and prominent client base which includes large privately held corporate groups and public companies. The successful candidate will be engaged in: Direct client access and close collaboration with Partners Supervision and mentoring of junior solicitors Private M&A including drafting and negotiation of Business Sale Agreements, Share Sale Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Loan and Security agreements and other transactional documents. Advisory work including corporate governance and director duties advice as well as general commercial contract reviews and reviews and advice on automotive franchise and agency agreements. To Succeed in This Role, Ideally You’ll Have: 5+ Years PQE Experience in general commercial and M&A work with good drafting skills and attention to detail Property transaction and commercial lease experience would be well regarded but not essential Ability to balance legal and commercial considerations in negotiations and drafting Good interpersonal skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties Desire to develop leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort What We Offer Unrivalled Career Pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression. Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. #J-18808-Ljbffr