At least 5 years of experience in a well-regarded corporate practice Experience across private and public M&A Experience in equity capital markets transactions Experience in other corporate advisory work
The role
Gadens is seeking a Senior Associate for their Corporate team in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on M&A and equity capital markets. The role is for an experienced lawyer with over 5 years of post-qualification experience, who is eager to contribute to a market-leading firm and mentor junior colleagues.
What you'll do
Work on public M&A (takeovers and schemes of arrangement)
Work on equity capital markets (IPOs and other capital raisings)
Work on private M&A
Work on compliance with the ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act
Work on corporate governance
Interact with clients directly
Negotiate a wide range of complex deals
Contribute to the growth of the practice
What we're looking for
At least 5 years of experience in a well-regarded corporate practice
Experience across private and public M&A
Experience in equity capital markets transactions
Experience in other corporate advisory work
Strong commercial awareness
Ability to produce high-quality work product
Genuine interest in building and maintaining lasting client relationships
Genuine interest in mentoring junior members of the team
Excellent organisational skills
Capacity to manage competing priorities and workstreams
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements
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
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