Corporate & Capital Markets – Senior Associate

BRISBANE | FULL TIME

  • Access to ECM deals
  • A true meritocracy model – be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous leave policies including purchase, 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. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and over 1700 people. Our Brisbane Corporate and Commercial team comprises of 35 people across a number of speciality areas including but not limited to corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, commercial contracting, payments, technology and state & federal tax.

The opportunity

Due to continued growth, we now have an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Brisbane corporate and capital markets practice, in a team led by Brent van Staden. Our national ECM group is consistently rated among the best in Australia. This is a varied role which will have you covering; Equity Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, ASX Listing Rules, Corporate Governance and Advisory, Resources, commercial contracts and corporate disputes. You’ll get direct client access to clients across all industries, with a focus on mineral exploration and mining, tech and biotech.

Ideally, you’ll bring

  • 3+ years PAE;
  • a working knowledge of the ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act;
  • a track record of advising on matters for corporate and commercial clients;
  • experience and an interest in working with clients in the resources sector;
  • strategic and critical thinking capability;
  • strong written and verbal skills, particularly with writing advices;
  • motivated, can-do approach. Ability to think outside the box and provide value-adding solutions to clients;
  • among senior candidates, appetite to mentor our junior cohort;
  • lawyers with good working knowledge of contract law and good drafting skills; and
  • lawyers with a track record of advising on and delivering transactions for clients.

What we offer

  • Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our solicitor to partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
  • Work life balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance.
  • Location: Our Brisbane office comes with a childcare centre, end of trip facilities and a spectacular rooftop with CBD views.
  • Culture: 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 recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Violet Rush on vrush@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing certificate to apply.

HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

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