3 August 2026
Senior Associate, Corporate Transactions & Advisory
Key requirements
Admitted as a lawyer in Australia or commonwealth jurisdictions Approximately 5+ years’ post-admission experience in corporate law Strong experience in corporate transactions, including public & private M&A, private equity, corporate advisory and/or capital markets Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
The role
Clifford Chance is seeking a Senior Associate with 5-9 years of experience to join its Corporate Transactions & Advisory practice in Sydney, Australia. This role focuses on M&A and related corporate advisory matters, working with a high-performing team to advise clients on complex transactions.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, joint ventures and corporate restructures
- Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including share sale agreements, asset sale agreements, shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, implementation agreements and ancillary documents
- Conduct and supervise legal due diligence processes, including managing junior lawyers and preparing due diligence reports
- Provide strategic and practical advice on corporate governance, directors’ duties, regulatory compliance and general corporate law matters
- Manage transaction workstreams, timelines, deliverables and client communications
- Liaise with clients, counterparties, counsel, regulators and other advisers
- Support partners in business development initiatives, client relationship management and preparation of pitches, tenders and thought leadership materials
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, graduates and paralegals
- Contribute to knowledge management, training and practice development initiatives within the CT&A team
What we're looking for
Admitted as a lawyer in Australia or commonwealth jurisdictions
Approximately 5+ years’ post-admission experience in corporate law
Strong experience in corporate transactions, including public & private M&A, private equity, corporate advisory and/or capital markets
Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
Strong understanding of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, foreign investment regulation and other relevant Australian corporate regulatory frameworks
Ability to manage complex matters, competing priorities and deadlines with a high level of accuracy
Strong commercial judgement and a pragmatic, client-focused approach
Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior team members
Strong academic record and commitment to professional development
Experience acting for listed entities, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, multinational corporations or high-growth private companies· nice to have
Exposure to cross-border transactions· nice to have
Ability to build trusted client relationships and contribute to business development· nice to have
Collaborative, proactive and resilient working style· nice to have
Interest in contributing to team culture, training and knowledge-sharing· nice to have
Benefits
Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training
Flexible working arrangements and a focus on wellbeing
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