The opportunity 

As our team continues to expand, we are actively recruiting Corporate lawyers to join us on our growth journey. We are presently seeking a Senior Associate level lawyer with at least 6-7 years post-admission experience to join the Sydney arm of our well-regarded Corporate practice.  You will work: 

• On a variety of interesting matters providing strategic top tier advice on M&A and joint ventures; and
• For an employer that actively supports flexible working in a supportive and inclusive environment where you will be encouraged to be the best version of yourself – both inside and outside of work. 

Your key responsibilities 

• Managing corporate transactions including direct client access
• Drafting transaction documents (both international and domestic) for a mixture of M&A, joint ventures and group restructures
• Develop your career by receiving excellent mentoring from highly experienced Partners and lawyers and taking a hands-on approach to developing the juniors who will report to you
• Assisting in BD initiatives to actively promote EY Law’s services both internally and externally 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Experience working on private M&A transactions, joint ventures and/or and restructures
• Values based and team driven – we care about our people and want to attract those who actively contribute to a cohesive, supportive, innovative and high performing team culture
• Strong technical legal drafting skills
• Strong executive presence and the ability to build trust and credibility quickly
• A detailed understanding of sale and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, subscription agreements, capital management documents (share buy-backs, dividends and reductions of capital) and Australia’s foreign investment laws 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Experience as a corporate lawyer in a top tier or boutique Australian or international law firm
• An appreciation of the international M&A