Senior Associate Mergers & Acquisitions (Foreign Investment) Canberra

Senior Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions (Foreign Investment) - Canberra

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Associate (4-5 PQE) to join our dynamic Foreign Investment team in Canberra working closely with our leading Foreign Investment Partner Lizzie Knight.

KWM Canberra stands out as more than just a typical law firm; we are proud to be the first law firm established in Canberra in 1927 and we are excitedly approaching our centenary as the longest-running practice in the region!

You will be joining a supportive team that boasts a strong track record in obtaining foreign investment approvals on some of the most high profile and complex transactions in Australia. With top-tier rankings in all leading industry publications you will engage in some of the most complex transactions across Australia and Asia representing the regions largest public companies major financial institutions and global investment banks on foreign investment approvals. Have the opportunity to work on foreign investment approvals for large offshore and significant onshore acquisitions across a variety of sectors including mining manufacturing agriculture telecommunications energy defence and data. As a core senior member of the team you will mentor and supervise junior lawyers furthering your own professional development.

We welcome applications from candidates currently based in Australia as well as those residing in international jurisdictions including returning Australian citizens or internationally qualified lawyers eager to relocate to Canberra Australia. Private practice experience is highly preferred.

You will have

• detailed knowledge of and deep experience in Australias foreign investment regime
• excellent analytical communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
• strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
• team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships

Who are we
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network.

Why work with us
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high-quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.

Next Steps
Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Steph McKenzie (Senior Resourcing Consultant) .

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
King & Wood 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 peoples 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 KWM.

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 .