Corporate - M&A | Senior Associate

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join the Melbourne Corporate & Commercial team of a leading national law firm.

Working closely with a highly regarded Partner, you'll advise on a broad range of sophisticated corporate and commercial matters, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, strategic commercial advice, corporate governance and major transactions. You'll also have the opportunity to gain exposure to significant renewable energy projects and work alongside one of Australia's most recognised energy law practitioners.

This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking premium work, direct client access and genuine career progression within a collaborative national practice.

The Opportunity 
You'll work across a diverse range of matters including:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Corporate restructures and business sales
• Commercial contracting and strategic advice
• Corporate governance and advisory work
• Major projects across a range of industries
• Renewable energy transactions, including project acquisitions, development and related commercial matters

The practice acts for an impressive client base across Australia, delivering commercially focused advice on complex transactions and business-critical matters. You'll work closely with clients throughout the entire lifecycle of transactions, gaining significant responsibility and hands-on experience.

Why You'll Love It

• Work on sophisticated M&A and major corporate transactions
• Exposure to one of Australia's fastest-growing renewable energy practices
• Direct mentoring from highly respected Partners
• Genuine merit-based career progression with a clear pathway to Partnership
• High level of client contact and responsibility
• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern CBD offices with excellent facilities
• Friendly, collaborative culture with regular networking and social events
• National platform with premium clients and market-leading work

You will ideally have:

• 5+ years' post-admission experience in Corporate & Commercial law
• Strong experience across M&A and commercial transactions
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client relationship skills
• A commercial, pragmatic approach to problem solving
• The ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy while working collaboratively within a high-performing team

Whether or not you have previous renewable energy experience, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to broaden your expertise while working on complex, market-leading transactions within a genuinely supportive and ambitious team.

Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.

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