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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CO171025
Published: about 7 hours ago
If you're a talented Corporate M&A Associate or SA (2-7 years PAE), looking for a role that offers both challenging work and an outstanding quality of life, this could be your perfect next step.

We are seeking a lawyer to join a premier Top-Tier firm’s dynamic Corporate M&A team. In this role, you’ll work closely with two highly respected partners on a portfolio of complex and high-profile matters, gaining exceptional exposure across a diverse range of work, including:
  • Takeovers and public & private M&A
  • Equity capital markets (ECM) transactions
  • Consortiums & strategic fund investments (including clean energy)
  • Complex FIRB approvals & foreign investment law
  • IPOs, rights issues, and share placement
  • Corporate governance advice (Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, Foreign Acquisitions Act) 
Why You’ll Thrive Here:
This role is designed for you to excel professionally while enjoying the rewards that come with a prestigious firm:
  • A Focus on Quality, Not Hours: Enjoy the rare freedom of no daily billable targets.
  • Rewarding Remuneration: Receive a market-leading salary plus a 15% performance bonus.
  • Generous Time Off: Benefit from 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to purchase more.
  • True Flexibility: Access flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
  • World-Class Growth: Pursue excellence with Harvard/Oxford development programs, bespoke training, and excellence scholarships.
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: Includes super contributions throughout both paid and unpaid leave.
  • Meaningful Impact: Engage in pro bono opportunities to give back to the community.
Is This You?
  • A Corporate M&A lawyer with 2 to 7 years of PAE, ideally from a top-tier firm.
  • Possess strong academic results (GPA 5.5+).
  • Currently a Associate or Senior Associate
  • Commonwealth jurisdiction experience is welcomed so returning overseas lawyers are encouraged to apply!
Let's Start a Conversation

At Law Staff, we handle your career move with the utmost discretion and ease. Whether you prefer a call, a video chat, or a relaxed meeting in our CBD offices, we’re here to listen to your ambitions in a no-pressure setting.

To find out more details confidentially, please click ‘APPLY’ and attach your relevant documents. Alternatively, you can send an email to me directly, quoting reference CO171025:
  
Bianca Davies – bianca@lawstaff.com.au
  
We understand timing is key when considering a career move. If this role sparks your interest but the timing isn’t quite right, we’d still love to hear from you. We can keep you updated on future opportunities that align with your career goals.
 
LawStaff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229 
 
All applications are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.