Associate - Corporate & Commercial at HopgoodGanim

The role

HopgoodGanim is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, specifically focusing on M&A transactions. This role is based in Brisbane, Australia, and involves advising private clients on various corporate and commercial matters.

What you'll do

Advise on private M&A transactions (including share sales and acquisitions, mergers, business and asset sales, and other strategic corporate transactions) from due diligence and transaction structuring through to negotiation and documentation, signing and completion
Work closely with clients and their other professional advisers, including accountants, corporate advisers and tax advisers to progress transactions efficiently and achieve commercially focused outcomes
Advise on corporate structuring, restructures, ownership arrangements (including shareholders’ agreements and other ownership and governance arrangements) and strategic business changes
Advise on broader corporate and commercial matters, including corporate governance, corporate obligations and regulatory issues
Assist clients with succession planning, ownership transitions and other strategic transactions affecting their businesses

What we're looking for

Approximately 3-5 years of post-admission experience in corporate and commercial law

Meaningful experience working on private M&A transactions

Understanding of the key stages of an M&A transaction, from due diligence and transaction structuring through to documentation, signing and completion

Ability to identify material legal and commercial issues, assess risk and communicate findings clearly and practically

Strong commercial judgement and ability to understand a client’s objectives, identify the issues that matter and provide clear, pragmatic and solutions-focused advice

Experience managing files in accordance with agreed scope, budgets and transaction timelines, with appropriate supervision from senior team members

Strong client service and communication skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients and their professional advisers

Excellent organisation and attention to detail, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively during time-sensitive transaction processes

A collaborative and flexible approach, sound judgement and the ability to identify issues early, take initiative and seek input from senior team members where appropriate

Experience in broader corporate advisory work, including corporate restructures, shareholders’ agreements and commercial contracting· nice to have

Benefits

Realistic billable targets for legal practitioners

New client and practitioner referral incentives

A dedicated in-house business development team to build your external profile

Dedicated learning & development programs for all employees

Pathways to Partnership program for legal practitioners

Clear annual review and promotion cycle

State of the art offices and end-of-trip facilities (including a cool-down room)

Subsidised on-site wellness and workout classes

Subsidised on-site cafe

Access to paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for eligible employees)

Paid fertility leave

Paid birthday leave

Fun mid-year and end-of-year team celebrations including our HG Way Awards night

Associate - Corporate & Commercial

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