Senior Associate – Corporate Transactions & Advisory

About the role

Clifford Chance is seeking experienced Senior Associates to join its Sydney Corporate Transactions & Advisory team. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of corporate transactions and advisory matters, including M&A, private equity, joint ventures and restructurings.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate restructures.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents such as share sale agreements, shareholders’ agreements and ancillary documents.
• Lead and supervise legal due‑diligence processes, manage junior lawyers and prepare due‑diligence reports.
• Provide strategic advice on corporate governance, directors’ duties, regulatory compliance and general corporate law matters.
• Manage transaction workstreams, timelines, deliverables and client communications.
• Support business development initiatives, client relationship management and preparation of pitches and thought‑leadership material.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, graduates and paralegals.

Required profile

• Admission as a lawyer in Australia or another Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Approximately 5+ years post‑admission experience in corporate law, preferably at a leading law firm or corporate legal team.
• Strong commercial judgement, ability to manage complex matters and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior team members.

Required skills

• Extensive experience in corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, private equity and capital markets.
• Proficiency in drafting, negotiation and transaction management.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules and foreign investment regulations.

What we offer

• High‑quality corporate transactional work with leading clients.
• Collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership within the practice.
• Direct access to partners and senior stakeholders.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on wellbeing.