Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 250000 to 1050000
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CO091025
Published: 2 days ago
Join one of Australia's largest and most respected national law firms, with a team of over 1,700 professionals and an outstanding reputation in the legal market.

We are seeking a Corporate Associate or Senior Associate to join an acclaimed team in Brisbane. This role offers a clear, merit-based pathway for promotions, free from the constraints of a top-heavy or stagnant structure.

The Role:
You will become an integral part of a high-performing team, collaborating directly with industry-leading partners. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on a diverse portfolio of high-profile Equity Capital Markets matters, with a focus on:
  • ASX Listings Rule Compliance (approx. 50%)
  • Capital Raising: IPOs & Private Placements (approx. 30%)
  • Corporate Governance (approx. 10%)
  • ASIC Investigations (approx. 5%)
  • Company Secretarial (approx. 5%)
While being mentored by a highly respected Partner, you will service an established blue-chip client base, applying your expertise to complex matters and engaging directly with clients to deliver strategic, commercially focused outcomes.

About You:
The ideal candidate will be a Corporate lawyer with:
  • 3+ years of PAE in corporate law, with a background in M&A and/or Equity Capital Markets.
  • Currently at the Associate or Senior Associate level (or a Lawyer about to be promoted to Associate)
  • A client-focused approach and a passion for delivering excellent commercial outcomes.
What’s on Offer:
This firm combines national reach with a supportive and collegial culture. Benefits include:
  • Accelerated Career Growth: A true meritocracy with structured career planning and no lock-step tenure requirements for promotions. Progression is based on merit and contribution.
  • Market-Leading Remuneration: A competitive salary and a transparent, generous bonus scheme.
  • Superior Work-Life Balance: A firm-wide hybrid policy (3 days in office) with team-specific flexibility.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: 26 weeks of paid parental leave after just 6 months of service.
  • Inclusive & Social Culture: Regular wellness initiatives, social clubs, firm-wide events, and a down-to-earth, supportive environment.
Why Work With Law Staff
 At LawStaff, we believe in providing the right information for you to make the best career decision. We invite you to a relaxed, confidential chat to discuss this role and your career goals - whether over the phone, video call, or a coffee.

You’ll receive a detailed brief about this role and others that may suit your experience before deciding if it’s the right fit

To learn more:
  • Click APPLY and upload your profile
  • Or email your resume to Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference CO091025
Even if this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, we’d still love to connect. We regularly work on unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.