Corporate & Commercial Associate

About the role

A national law firm with a strong Brisbane presence is looking for a mid-level Associate to join its growing corporate practice. The team works with founders, investors and growth businesses, with a strong focus on the technology sector. The Associate runs deals end to end, rather than just supporting them.

Key responsibilities

• Run and support M&A transactions from start to finish
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, constitutions and other governance documents
• Act on capital raisings, investment rounds and restructures
• Prepare and negotiate commercial contracts, including services and supply arrangements
• Lead due diligence and coordinate deal workstreams
• Work directly with clients and give practical, commercial advice as deals progress

Required profile

• Around 3-5 years' PQE in corporate/commercial law, from private practice or in-house (PQE flexibility for the right person)
• Solid experience with shareholder and corporate documents
• Interest in tech, startups or the venture space (experience is a bonus)

Required skills

• Sharp drafting skills
• Confidence to manage a transaction
• Commercial mindset and natural ability to build client relationships

What we offer

• High-quality transactional work with plenty of direct client contact
• A supportive team that takes development seriously
• Hybrid and flexible working
• A competitive salary and a strong wellbeing and benefits package

The vacancy is advertised by JLegal, a specialist legal recruitment and executive search firm. Interested candidates can contact the recruiter for a confidential discussion or apply through the application link.