We are looking for a talented Associate to join our Corporate and Commercial team, specialising in Corporate Advisory and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). This is a unique opportunity to work on high-calibre transactions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, alongside respected professionals who are passionate about delivering strategic and commercial outcomes for clients. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years post admission experience, working in a corporate advisory position.
In this role, you will engage in a variety of projects within the M&A and Corporate Advisory space, providing critical support on transactions and drafting commercial agreements. The quality and variety of work on offer provides a strong platform for career development, with opportunities to take ownership and grow.
We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and confident in building strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. Join us and be part of a team where your contribution is recognised and your development is supported.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Acting for buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions, including undertaking due diligence.
- Advising on general commercial and corporations law matters.
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Advising on corporate restructuring, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
- Acting for clients seeking approval from various regulators, including FIRB, ACCC and ASIC.
- Contributing to business development and marketing activities, as well as legal precedents.
- Involvement in the supervision and mentoring of both junior lawyers, and law graduates, fostering their professional development and growth within our team.
Skills/Knowledge
- Acting for buyers and sellers in merger and acquisition transactions, including undertaking due diligence.
- Advising on general commercial and corporations law matters.
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Advising on corporate restructuring, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
- Acting for clients seeking approval from various regulators, including FIRB, ACCC and ASIC.
- Contributing to business development and marketing activities, as well as legal precedents. Involvement in the supervision and mentoring of both junior lawyers, and law graduates, fostering their professional development and growth within our team.
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Further Information
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Heidi Connell on (03) 9609 1517. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 340 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you’ll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity. Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Leanda Nissen on 03 9609 1523.
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
