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Key requirements
4+ years PAE Solid experience and exposure to M&A transactions Strong background in Corporate Advisory / Mergers & Acquisitions with a mid-market focus preferably Experience gained in mid to top-tier firms
TrendsThe role
Thomsons is seeking a Senior Associate with 4+ years of experience to join their Corporate team in Melbourne. This role will primarily focus on M&A transactions and corporate advisory work, supporting an experienced partner.
What you'll do
- Manage M&A transactions with a high level of autonomy
- Delegate to and assist with the development of junior lawyers in the team
- Engage with other specialist practice areas within the firm
- Conduct legal due diligence
- Draft legal due diligence reports
- Review and draft contracts
- Provide solutions to clients' commercial needs and objectives
- Provide sound, pragmatic and innovative legal advice to the firm's corporate clients
What we're looking for
4+ years PAE
Solid experience and exposure to M&A transactions
Strong background in Corporate Advisory / Mergers & Acquisitions with a mid-market focus preferably
Experience gained in mid to top-tier firms
Ability and desire to pro-actively manage M&A transactions with a high level of autonomy
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
Experience delegating to and assisting with the development of junior lawyers
Solid experience with legal due diligence including drafting due diligence reports
Experience with reviewing and drafting contracts
Willingness to have a hands-on approach as a client-focused practitioner
Great relationship-building and communication skills
Willingness and ability to understand clients' commercial needs and objectives and provide solutions
Ability to provide sound, pragmatic and innovative legal advice to corporate clients
Good contract drafting skills
Legal analysis and problem solving skills to varied situations
Excellent attention to detail
Analytical skills backed up by strong academics
Benefits
Interesting and challenging pro bono opportunities
Flexible working
Generous parental leave
Flu vaccinations and skin checks annually
Study assistance
Sophisticated employee assistance program
Corporate discounts
Variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions
Sporting teams
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Senior Associate - Corporate
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