Senior Associate | Corporate and Commercial Advisory (Brisbane)
Senior Associate | Corporate and Commercial Advisory (Brisbane)
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Job Description
At McInnes Wilson Lawyers (MCW) we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
MCWs highly regarded Corporate and Commercial Advisory team is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to work across a range of new and engaging matters.
You will take ownership of your matters help mentor and develop junior colleagues and expand your career across our Corporate and Commercial Advisory practice group.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading team of talented solicitors and support staff and further develop your career within a fun and supportive work environment. We solve complex legal problems challenge ourselves to innovate and produce solutions for our clients.
You will be part of a dynamic team with direct access to Principals and that values contributions and fosters personal growth across all areas of corporate and commercial law including:
& acquisitions (M&A);
governance;
raising;
investment;
and not-for-profits;
;
property and digital law;
and private advisory;
financing; and
care law.
We welcome new perspectives across areas of corporate and commercial law so if there is a certain interest you have wed love to hear about it. Your world is your oyster; we are committed to innovation and the prospect that you will have the opportunity to grow your own practice area.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of this role include:
Undertaking corporate and commercial matters including complex M&A transactions and structuring advice;
Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements such as: shareholder agreements sale and purchase agreements service agreements and IP and licensing agreements;
Drafting technical advice across a wide range of practice areas ;
Actively participating in client engagement and business development activities;
Managing client relationships and providing high-quality service to clients;
Mentoring and supervising the next generation of legal practitioners and assisting with team management; and
Working collaboratively with other practice areas in the firm.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have:
5 years post admission experience across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering practical and commercially sound advice to clients.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Commerce or accounting degrees will also be considered favourably.
Your new team
Our team is made up of skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey and we enjoy our work along the way.
Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value innovation creativity and a passion for the law and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
In joining our Corporate and Commercial Advisory team you will be challenged supported and guided. We believe that a positive and engaged team culture is essential to our success and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
About McInnes Wilson Lawyers
We are a full-service firm with 61 Principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining MCW you will be joining a firm that values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards Lawyers Weekly Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period pre-natal leave parent & care givers platform partner leave and return to work bonuses.
Mentoring Program offering continuous support and guidance at all levels of your MCW career.
Access to our firmwide Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
Flexible working arrangements.
Reward and recognition program including tenure awards annual staff awards and promotion ceremonies.
Further education support and professional development program including a formal mentoring program.
Health and wellbeing initiatives birthday leave for full-time employees firm social club and regular team functions.
Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable an recruitment experience for all prospective candidates.
If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process or have any questions prior to submitting your application please let us know.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
