Senior Associate – Corporate (M&A, Venture Capital & Private Equity)

Our Sydney Corporate practice is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join a high-performing team and take a leading role in complex, market-leading transactions.

The team is one of Australia’s leading venture capital and growth-focused corporate practices, advising founders, high-growth companies, investors, and venture capital funds across the full investment lifecycle—from early-stage and growth capital raisings to later-stage investments, M&A, global expansion, and exits.

What the role involves:

• Advising founders, high-growth companies, investors, and venture capital funds on M&A, private equity, venture capital, and growth capital transactions.
• Taking a leading role on matters and working directly with clients.
• Managing key transaction workstreams and driving matters to completion.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Participating in business development and client relationship activities.
• Collaborating with lawyers across a global network, including on cross-border matters.

About you:

• 5+ years' experience, with exposure to venture capital, private M&A, and/or private equity transactions.
• Excellent technical ability and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong drafting and transaction management skills.
• A commercial, practical, and proactive approach to advice.
• Confidence working directly with clients and managing client relationships.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Structured mentoring program.
• Professional development programs.
• Strategic planning program for business development.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including gym subsidies.
• Salary continuance insurance.

• 5+ years' experience in corporate law with exposure to venture capital, private M&A, and/or private equity transactions.
• Excellent technical and drafting skills with strong transaction management experience.
• Commercial, practical, and proactive approach to legal advice.
• Proven ability to work directly with clients and manage client relationships.
• Capacity to work autonomously and as part of a team.