Senior Associate M&A
Job Summary
Who are we
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide theworlds pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with afull business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operatingfrom 58 offices worldwide in Europe Asia Pacific Canada Africathe Middle East Latin America the Americas and Central Asia.
Our Perth corporate M&A and securities practice advisesleading corporations and financial institutions both in Australiaand globally on complex highvalue public takeovers privateM&A joint ventures capital markets transactions governanceand strategic corporate advisory work.
We take a strategic clientfirst approach to innovation. Ourlawyers are encouraged to use carefully governed AI andworkflowautomation tools to work more efficiently think morestrategically and deliver better client outcomes - withoutcompromising quality confidentiality or privilege. All tools arerigorously vetted through our Risk & Innovation Committee andISOcertified informationsecurity framework.
What will you be doing
This is a hands-on Senior Associate role for someone who wantsstretch exposure and momentum. Youll work closely with AdamEdelman and David Jewkes on highprofile domestic and crossbordertransactions for major local and international clientsparticularly across the resources and energy sectors in a teamthat values initiative and collaboration (and even a bit of funthrown in!).
As an integral member of the team you will work on high-endcorporate and M&A matters including:
- complex cross-border and domestic acquisitions restructures and divestments;
- private equity buyouts and exits;
- equity capital markets transactions including IPOs and secondary raisings;
- corporate governance and strategic advisory work; and
- complex joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.
Who are you
Youre an experienced corporate lawyer ready to operate at asenior level on complex highvalue transactions. You bring:
- 4 years PQE in corporate and commercial law in a top-tier or major firm
- A strong commercial instinct and the confidence to advise on complex high end matters
- Excellent drafting analytical and communication skills with a sharp eye for risk and detail
- The ability to build trusted client relationships and contribute strategically to transactions
- Experience advising public companies and working with ASX Listing Rules (desirable but not essential)
Youre driven polished and collaborative with the ambition tocontinue building a standout career within a leading globalfirm.
This is a role for a lawyer who wants frontline exposure andgenuine responsibility while working on marketleading matters formajor clients in the resources and energy sectors and playing anactive role in guiding and mentoring junior lawyers.
In return you will be rewarded with genuine career prospectsand an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborativeculture passion for client service and professional developmentopportunities.
Norton RoseFulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusiveenvironment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australiahas been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality bythe Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tieremployer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian WorkplaceEquality 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family InclusiveWorkplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible andhybrid work options with us.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercandidates to apply.
To apply online click the Apply button below. Ifyou require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if theapplication portal is inaccessible to you please dont hesitate tocontact Scott Baker via (02)for a confidentialdiscussion.
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like aconfidential discussion before applying please contact YvetteBorradale (03)or Scott Baker (02) .
Please be aware in the course of routine work someof our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. Thefirm has controls in place including educational and psychologicalsupport. Our talent team can provide furtherdetails.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,700 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Recognized for our ... View more