Associate, Corporate & Commercial

Our client is a national law firm with a strong Brisbane presence. They’re looking for a mid-level Associate to join their growing corporate practice. The team works with founders, investors and growth businesses, with a strong slant towards the technology sector. You’ll get real responsibility and run deals, not just support them.

What you’ll be doing

• Running and supporting M&A transactions from start to finish
  
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, constitutions and other governance documents
  
• Acting on capital raisings, investment rounds and restructures
  
• Preparing and negotiating commercial contracts, including services and supply arrangements
  
• Leading due diligence and coordinating deal workstreams
  
• Working directly with clients and giving practical, commercial advice as deals move along
  

What you’ll bring

• Around 3–5 years’ PQE in corporate/commercial law, from private practice or in-house (they’re open on PQE for the right person)
  
• Solid experience with shareholder and corporate documents
  
• Sharp drafting skills and the confidence to manage a transaction
  
• An interest in tech, startups or the venture space (experience there is a bonus)
  
• A commercial mindset and a natural ability to build client relationships
  

Why this role

• High-quality transactional work with plenty of direct client contact
  
• A supportive team that takes your development seriously
  
• Hybrid and flexible working
  
• A competitive salary and a strong wellbeing and benefits package
  

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ben via benjamin.arabin@jlegal.com.au or hit apply!

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