Senior Associate - Commercial M&A Lawyer

About the role

The Corporate M&A team of a Sydney law firm is expanding at senior level, advising on significant public and private transactions for leading corporate and institutional clients. This is a permanent Senior Associate position offering genuine deal leadership and direct client relationships, rather than simply executing under a partner's file.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on public and private M&A, corporate restructures and capital raisings
• Lead drafting and negotiation on complex transactions
• Take genuine ownership of transaction leadership, not just execution
• Collaborate with and mentor junior members of the team

Required profile

• Significant experience in M&A transactions at Senior Associate level
• Current Australian practising certificate
• Proven ability to lead transactions and mentor junior lawyers
• A collaborative, client-focused approach

What we offer

• Salary of $200,000-$250,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience, in the top-tier Senior Associate band
• Genuine deal leadership on significant public and private M&A
• Direct exposure to corporate and institutional clients
• Mentoring responsibility for junior lawyers

Applications are made through the recruiter, who keeps them confidential.