Senior Associate / Associate - Venture Capital, Tech M&A, High Growth Company Advisory at Allens

The role

This is a transactional role for a Senior Associate or Associate to join Allens' Sydney Corporate / TMT team, focusing on Technology M&A and Venture Capital. The position is ideal for a lawyer with 2-9 years of experience looking to build a sector-focused M&A practice within a top-tier firm.

What you'll do

Engage in technology sector private M&A (both buyside and sellside)
Work on venture capital transactions for investors and high growth companies
Handle strategic investments and joint ventures
Provide strategic advisory on cross-border and domestic transactions
Advise on corporate structuring
Address regulatory considerations for technology clients
Offer strategic governance advice for technology clients across all stages

What we're looking for

Demonstrated M&A experience from a leading Corporate practice with a meaningful focus on transactional work

Experience in technology sector, private equity, venture capital or private capital raisings is highly regarded

Australia or other common law jurisdiction experience, ideally with direct involvement in drafting and negotiation

Ability to effectively manage smaller matters and elements of larger matters

Willingness to participate in business development activities

Desire and ability to grow, both as a lawyer and as a leader

Willingness to build an understanding of clients and develop effective working relationships

Ability to establish a professional profile and internal networks

Willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences and networks

Technology sector experience· nice to have

Private equity, venture capital or private capital raisings experience· nice to have

Benefits

Market competitive fixed remuneration

Generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution

Employee recruitment referral program

Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance

Charity matched funding program

Fully subsidised gym memberships

Annual flu vaccinations

Skin checks

In-house snacks and catered meals

Subsidised sporting and social activities

Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions

Equipment to support working from home

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees

High quality executive coaching to support the transition

Possible secondments to many of Linklaters' overseas offices

Team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities

Annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people

Opportunity to make a difference through work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as workplace giving and volunteering programs

Hiring contacts

Ena Pita

Senior Resourcing Consultant

ena.pita@allens.com.au

Senior Associate / Associate - Venture Capital, Tech M&A, High Growth Company Advisory