Senior Associate (2–4 years) - Corporate M&A – Melbourne

About the role
This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Associate (2–4 years) to join our market-leading Corporate M&A team in Melbourne. You will work on a broad range of complex and high-value matters, including public and private M&A, ECM, and corporate advisory work that often sets the pace in the market. You will collaborate closely with Corporate M&A teams across our Australian offices, gaining exposure to some of the region’s most high-profile transactions and working alongside leading practitioners.
 

Our client base includes major public companies and financial institutions across key sectors such as financial services, energy and resources, infrastructure, agribusiness, retail and gaming. We pride ourselves on delivering practical, commercially focused advice, underpinned by the strength of our people. We place a strong emphasis on teamwork, working closely across practices in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will benefit from hands-on mentoring from senior partners, as well as access to a wide range of top-tier professional development opportunities to support your ongoing career progression.
 

About you
As a Senior member of our Corporate M&A team you will have demonstrated experience in working on and executing transactions, playing a key role in interfacing with clients and managing key workstreams. We take a partnering approach with our key clients and you will be expected to take an active role working with members of the team to ensure efficient and effective client delivery.
 

The ideal candidate will have experience in both public and private M&A and general corporate advisory experience.
 

You will also have:
•    excellent analytical, communication and technical legal skills - resulting in sound, clear and commercially astute verbal and written advice;
•    a strong commitment to prompt client service;
•    a curiosity and openness to exploring how AI can help us do our jobs better;
•    a passion for understanding how our clients do business and what is happening in their businesses; 
•    genuine interest in mentoring, knowledge sharing and supporting the ongoing development of the group; and
•    enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities. 
 

Who are we?
We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.
 

Why work with us? 
We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.
 

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.
 

How to apply
Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link and completing an online application form. For further information on this role, please contact Steph McKenzie (Senior Legal Resourcing Consultant) on steph.mckenzie@mallesons.com 
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
 

Diversity and Inclusion
Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com