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Senior Associate - Corporate & Commercial - Sydney

  • 492743
  • Sydney, NSW, Australia
  • Permanent Full time
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  • Be part of a leading national ECM and M&A team that has consistently ranked amongst the top law firms on Australian deal tables.
  • A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures.
  • Flexible 3:2 work arrangements.
  • Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave.

 

About us
HWLE 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 candidate to join our impressive and highly regarded Sydney Corporate and Commercial Practice Group working with Partner Tom Morgan. As part of the team, you will work on an interesting mix of equity capital markets, public M&A, private treaty M&A, strategic advice and corporate governance work. This is a unique opportunity to work on top tier matters and collaborate with our prominent client base.

 

You'll be busy with

  • equity capital markets transactions, including IPO and ASX listings, secondary raisings as well as private rounds
  • private and public M&A, including sale of business, share purchase agreements and schemes of arrangements
  • corporate governance and director duties advice
  • business set up, structuring, shareholder agreements and related documentation
  • work in collaboration with International Clients in relation to Australian transactions

To be successful in this role, you might have

  • 5-8 years PAE
  • experience in ECM & M&A
  • strategic and critical thinking capabilities
  • 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.
  • Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.
  • Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.

 

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
 

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.

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