Corporate Senior Lawyers - Remote options available!

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Contact Bianca 3221 1229 | Bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CO291124
Published: 6 days ago
Even if these specific roles may not be a perfect fit, we would still appreciate the chance to receive your application. We frequently handle unadvertised positions across various areas, including private practice and in-house, offering a wide range of opportunities.
  • Reach out to explore option for delayed start date of 2025
  • We're seeking candidates from diverse experience levels, starting from 2 years PAE to Special Counsel

1 - CORPORATE SENIOR ASSOCIATE
  • FIRM: Our client is a pre-eminent national law firm and is considered an Employer of Choice by many.  Rarely do we need to recruit for them as they have extremely low staff turnover.
  • WORK: This presents a unique chance to engage in diverse matters without being confined to a single area of law. In particular, as Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympics, you’ll be actively involved in shaping the city’s future through complex and high-profile transactions. No two days are the same here. Prepare for a stimulating and varied workload across Corporate M&A matters; Drafting a range of commercial contracts; Procurement; Major infrastructure transactions; Commercial Real Estate matters; Regulatory compliance.
  • CANDIDATE: We are looking for ambitious lawyers with 6+ Years PAE in corporate, commercial or property law from mid, or top-tier firms.
  • BENEFITS: Given the international nature of the firm, you can expect to have the resources and clients to work that will truely elevate your career.  In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this firm offers outstanding employee benefits including 26 weeks parental leave and health and wellbeing programs which include gym subsidies and social events.

2 –  M&A SENIOR ASSOCIATE  - REMOTE!
  • FIRM: This is a reputable commercial law firm pride themselves on their positive internal culture, innovation & work / life balance. The offer big firm expertise without the politics and long hours associated with the larger firms.
  • WORK:  Alongside other specialists in the team, you will advise on  Takeovers; JV's; Regulated and Off-market Corporate M&A; IPO's and other Capital Raisings; Back Door Listings; Corporate Advisory; Corporate Governance; and Listings on the ASX, NSX, AIM, HKSE, BSE, and TSX among others.  
  • CANDIDATE: You will have a minimum of 4 years' post admission experience in Corporate M&A. You will be eager to advance your career, currently positioned at a Associate level or early SA level.
  • REWARDS: On top of this their lawyers also enjoy Complete flexibility in your hours as long as client deadlines are being met and Promotion opportunities  are based on a 'flat structure' where promotion and responsibility are given on merit, not time in the role.

3 - CORPORATE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE LAWYER
  • FIRM: This national firm is committed to providing an exceptional working environment. With the resources of a large firm you'll have the opportunity to make significant impacts on private and family-owned businesses, truly assisting them in reaching their goals.
  • WORK:  Your role will involve finding tailored solutions to help these clients achieve success and meet their business goals. This will include facilitating private business sales, M&A, commercial contracts; capital raisings;  shareholders' agreements; succession plans; dissolutions and restructures of companies, trusts, and other entities; franchising operations; providing corporate advisory and governance advice.
  • CANDIDATE:  To be successful in securing an interview for this role, you will have 2+ years front-end commercial contract or corporate experience.
  • BENEFITS:  This firm has a low billable target, great flex and bonus structure so if you're looking for a firm that values your contributions, invests in your professional growth, and offers a healthy work-life balance, we would like to hear from you!

4 – ENERGY AND RESOURCES ASSOCIATE  | 3+ PAE
  • FIRM: This reputable national firm currently has a vacancy within their Energy & Resources | Corporate Team.
  • WORK: You will be a valued member of the Corporate E&R Team required to provide commercial and legally technical advice across a range of areas. 
  • CANDIDATE: The firm is seeking either a mid to senior level E&R Associate or Senior Associate. The individual must be highly motivated, ideally coming out of a mid or top tier background.  You will have 3+ years post admission experience and exposure to most, of the aforementioned fields.
  • REWARDS:    In order to attract high calibre candidates, this firm promotes work-life balance and has no daily billable targets.  Salary is negotiable in line with the skillset of the individual, but it is market-competitive with other mid- and top-tier national law firms.

THE NEXT STEP

We understand that timing is crucial in making career moves so if any of these roles have piqued your interest but you feel it might not be the perfect moment for a change, we encourage you to still reach out. We can then keep you informed about upcoming opportunities that align with your career aspirations. 

At Law Staff, we invite all lawyers to join us either for a call, video or in person at in a lounge-like atmosphere for a relaxed and confidential discussion over coffee or tea. This allows you to share your skills and preferences comfortably, helping us gain a better understanding of your qualifications and your desired path in your next role. We are transparent throughout, and by the meeting's end, you'll receive a comprehensive profile of the opportunities we present, empowering you to research them at your leisure.
 
To apply please click APPLY attaching the relevant documents. Alternatively, please quote Ref No: CO291124 and forward your Professional Profile to:
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au
If this opportunity is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised, with a range of opportunities across private practice and in-house. 
 
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Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.