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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CO190825
Published: about 6 hours ago
Here is your opportunity to join a leading Australian commercial law firm with 800+ professionals delivering corporate commercial legal services nationwide.

This role is to work on high-profile mid-market transactions, including:
  • Mergers & acquisitions (public & private)
  • General corporate and commercial advisory
  • Reviewing and drafting a range of commercial contracts
  • Equity capital markets (ECM) transactions
  • Joint ventures & strategic alliances
  • IPOs and secondary capital raisings
  • Due diligence & Drafting reports
The team handles both domestic and cross-border deals, providing exposure to sophisticated legal work and the chance to collaborate with top-tier clients.
  
We’re looking for a motivated and skilled corporate lawyer to join this high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring:
  • 3+ years’ PAE in front-end corporate law (open to lawyers with up to 7 years’ experience)
  • Proven experience in M&A and business transactions, due diligence and contract drafting
  • A proactive mindset, wanting to work in a mid size team.
This role is perfect for a lawyer who is eager to develop their expertise in corporate M&A, work on high-stakes transactions, and grow within a supportive practice.

Here’s what draws lawyers to this firm:
  • Market-Leading Compensation – Highly competitive salary and benefits.
  • Collaborative Culture – Regular social events, team sports, and celebrations.
  • Family Support – 18 weeks’ full-pay parental leave, flexible work, and career breaks.
  • Career Growth – Paid study leave, training programs, and professional development.
  • Wellbeing Focus – Mental health initiatives, fresh fruit, and gym discounts.
  • Social Impact – Strong pro bono work and community engagement.
This is a firm that invests in your success, both professionally and personally.

THE PROCESS:
We offer flexible interview options either in-person or virtual (via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or phone) so you can present your best self in a comfortable setting. By the end of our discussion, you’ll receive a detailed job profile to review at your leisure, ensuring full transparency.
 
To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: CO190825 and email your Resume to:
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au  
Even if this role isn’t an exact fit, we’d still love to connect. We regularly fill unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house sectors.
  
LawStaff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229
   
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.