Corporate Transactions (M&A) Lawyer (Brisbane)

Ashurst is seeking a Corporate Transactions (M&A) Lawyer in Brisbane with 2-4 years of corporate transactional experience. The role involves working on complex M&A, joint ventures, and capital raisings across various sectors. Candidates should have strong communication skills and attention to detail. Ashurst offers competitive remuneration, flexible working, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a full-time position based in Brisbane, Australia.
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About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com .

The Opportunity:

Ashurst's bold 2027 strategy involves significant investment in our Corporate Transactions teams across Australia. We are making significant progress and are looking to bolster our teams further with this new role to be based in Brisbane. In this role, you will be working closely with Ratha Nabanidham who leads our Brisbane practice on a wide range of complex and high-profile matters involving cross-border M&A, joint venture agreements, capital raisings, shareholder agreements, restructures, foreign investment and approvals corporate governance across various sectors including energy, mining and infrastructure.

This opportunity represents an outstanding opportunity for a team-player with strong technical skills and who is commercially astute to join our well established and highly regarded team. You will receive excellent mentoring and support from a supportive team and market leaders to allow you to reach your potential.

To succeed in this role you will need:
• 2-4 years' corporate transactional experience gained within a top-tier or mid-tier firm.
• Well-developed drafting and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service to clients.
• Strong ability to communicate with work providers and clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

Our Talent Acquisition team at Ashurst are managing this opportunity and we welcome your direct application. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance.