Senior Associate Corporate Canberra

About the role
Mallesons Canberra office is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate to work closely alongside Annabel Griffin and Rachael Lewis in our innovative corporate and commercial team that forms part of our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) group.

Mallesons Canberra is not your average Canberra law firm. We are proud to be Canberras first law firm established in 1926 excited to celebrate our centenary as the longest-running practice in the territory. We form an important part of the national firm playing a leadership role in the national government strategy and managing substantial matters at intersect of government and private sector. Our lawyers get exposure to significant matters for both Commonwealth clients and major corporates including M&A work; this mix of government and major corporate work is unique in the Canberra market. We also have strong ties to the local community particularly in supporting the ACT innovation ecosystem.

There is strong leadership from Partners across the M&A group who work together to ensure youre exposed to challenging corporate and commercial advisory work for a broad range of clients. As a Senior Associate you will work on major projects (including procurements and technology projects) and corporate transactions (including government asset sales IP commercialisation outsourcings and joint ventures). You will have the ability to drive forward matters with minimal supervision as well as support and mentor lawyers more junior than yourself. You will have access to other legal experts across the firm and work collaboratively with lawyers across different locations and practice areas deepening your own legal expertise.

You will have

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.

• Proven expertise in drafting high-quality legal documents.

• Outstanding legal analysis capabilities with a knack for simplifying complex legal concepts.

• Strong dedication to client service fostering relationships that lead to timely relevant and commercially astute advice.

• A genuine passion for commercial law.

• Experience in the public sector gained through working closely with government clients or working within government.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the teams overall success.

• Adaptability to the evolving legal and commercial landscape thriving in an innovative environment that embraces change.
  

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. Weve been part of Australias 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 deepexpertise collectivejudgmentand genuine collaboration we cut through complexitysoour 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. Its 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
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 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 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