Corporate and Commercial – Associate

PERTH | FULL TIME

  • Broaden your experience within a rapidly growing practice
  • Stimulating work with great clients
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Nationally the firm features over 280 Partners and more than 1,700 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Perth Corporate practice working with Matthew Nelson and his team. You’ll work on an interesting mix of M&A, Private equity, and Venture capital matters. Matthew has a prolific record in completing over 200 M&A transactions over the past decade in a career spanning practice in London, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. He is one of Australia’s most active M&A advisers and regularly advises boards, investors, and organisations on strategic matters of significance. Matthew regularly advises on sale processes, share purchase agreements, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, Australian foreign investment rules, warranty and indemnity insurance, corporate restructures and general corporate, and commercial matters.

Ideally, you will have

  • 3+ years PAE;
  • corporate, commercial, M&A lawyers who have the skill set and passion to draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts;
  • experience or interested in working in a number of sectors including in the M&A, private equity and venture capital;
  • good working knowledge of contract law and strong drafting skills; and
  • appetite to mentor our junior cohort.

What we offer

  • Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Perth CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
  • Career growth: We proudly offer our staff unrivalled career development opportunities, promoting talent based solely on merit and professional advancement. Our size, range of experience and pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Ask our Talent Team for details on our meritocracy model.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
  • Inclusive and healthy workplace: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is celebrated and recognised nationally.

How To Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Gabrielle Saunders on gmsaunders@hwle.com.au. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply and a valid practicing certificate in Western Australia. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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