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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: CO060326
Published: about 5 hours ago
Join a well-established mid-tier Australian commercial law firm with hundreds of professionals nationwide, known for delivering high-quality corporate and commercial advice to a diverse client base.

You will be part of a high-performing corporate team advising on significant mid-market transactions, working closely with experienced partners and clients on sophisticated matters.

The Role
This position offers exposure to a broad range of front-end corporate work, including:
  • Mergers and acquisitions (public and private)
  • Corporate and commercial advisory matters
  • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Equity capital markets transactions
  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances
  • IPOs and secondary capital raisings
  • Legal due diligence and transaction documentation
The team advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions, providing exposure to complex, high-quality work while collaborating with a range of mid-market and national clients.

About You
We are keen to speak with motivated corporate lawyers looking to continue developing their technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment. Ideally, you will have:
  • 4+ years’ PAE in front-end corporate law (Associate or Senior Associate level)
  • Strong experience in M&A, corporate transactions, due diligence and contract drafting
  • A commercial mindset with the ability to manage matters and client relationships
  • The ambition to grow your career within a high-calibre mid-tier practice
This role is ideal for a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career while continuing to work on meaningful and sophisticated transactions.

Why Join This Firm?
The firm is recognised for its supportive culture and genuine investment in its people, offering a range of benefits including:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
  • 18 weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Paid study leave and structured professional development programs
  • Wellbeing initiatives including mental health support, gym discounts and fresh fruit in the office
  • Regular social events and team activities
  • A strong pro bono program and community engagement initiatives
This is a firm where you can build your technical expertise while maintaining a healthy balance outside of work.

The Process
We offer flexible interview options, including in-person or virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams or phone) so you can present your best self in a comfortable setting.

Following our initial conversation, you will receive a detailed position profile to ensure full transparency around the opportunity.

To arrange a confidential discussion:
  • Click APPLY to upload your CV, or
  • Email your resume to Bianca Davies at bianca@lawstaff.com.au, quoting Ref: CO060326
Even if this role isn’t quite right, we would still love to connect. Many of our best opportunities across private practice and in-house teams are never publicly advertised.

LawStaff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.