Associate, PE / M&A in Sydney

About the role

Clifford Chance is seeking a high‑performing junior associate (NQ – 2 year PQE UK notional) to join its leading Private Equity and M&A practice in Sydney. You will work on complex, high‑value transactions and advise top‑tier private equity sponsors and corporate clients.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on private equity investments and exits.
• Support public and private mergers and acquisitions.
• Assist with growth capital and minority investments.
• Provide general corporate advisory matters.

Required profile

• Experience in Corporate / M&A, ideally with private equity exposure.
• Strong technical drafting and transactional skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.
• Commercially minded with interest in clients’ businesses.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication and collaborative team mindset.

Required skills

• Corporate and M&A transaction experience.
• Private equity transaction exposure.
• Technical drafting ability.
• Transactional skill set.

What we offer

• Work on market‑leading transactions with top‑tier clients.
• High‑quality training and mentoring.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, high‑performing team environment.