At least 5 years’ experience in a well-regarded corporate practice Involvement across private and public M&A and equity capital markets transactions and other corporate advisory work Strong commercial awareness with the ability to produce high-quality work product Genuine interest in building and maintaining lasting client relationships
The role
Gadens is seeking a Senior Associate for their Corporate team in Melbourne, Australia. This role is for an experienced lawyer with 5+ years of PQE, focusing on M&A and equity capital markets transactions.
What you'll do
Work on a broad range of matters encompassing public M&A (takeovers and schemes of arrangement)
Work on a broad range of matters encompassing equity capital markets (IPOs and other capital raisings)
Work on a broad range of matters encompassing private M&A
Work on a broad range of matters encompassing compliance with the ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act
Work on a broad range of matters encompassing corporate governance
Interact with clients directly
Negotiate a wide range of complex deals
What we're looking for
At least 5 years’ experience in a well-regarded corporate practice
Involvement across private and public M&A and equity capital markets transactions and other corporate advisory work
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to produce high-quality work product
Genuine interest in building and maintaining lasting client relationships
Genuine interest in mentoring the junior members of the team
Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities and workstreams
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements including flexible working hours
Equipment to support working from home
Market-competitive fixed remuneration
Generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution
Employee recruitment referral program
30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff
Superannuation contributions while on parental leave
External coach to support through various stages of parental leave
Support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment
Ability to purchase up to 3 weeks of annual leave a year
A gifted day of leave for your birthday month
Regular social events
Employee assistant program
Bonus program for non-fee earners
Discounted private health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
Recognition awards
Access to professional development for all employees