Lawyer (2-5 PQE) | Corporate Practice | Perth Office at Clayton Utz

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate M&A, Capital Markets, Structuring, Drafting, Negotiating, Corporate Advisory, ASX Listings, Takeovers, Equity Capital Markets, Client Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communication

Industry

Law Practice

Description

We are seeking a remarkable Lawyer to join our growing Corporate practice in our Perth office This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to: Join a top tier Corporate practice Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team Opportunity to work with significant clients on complex, high-value transactions An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Lawyer (2-5 PQE) to join our market-leading Corporate, M&A and Capital Markets team in Perth. You will work closely with our highly regarded Corporate Partners and a team of experienced lawyers who are passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and fostering the professional growth of their team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, providing advice in equity capital markets, ASX listings, control transactions, takeover responses and corporate advisory matters. Working alongside experienced and recognised market leaders in the Perth corporate space with deep expertise in both domestic and cross-border transactions, you will play a key role in structuring, drafting, and negotiating corporate transactions. This is a hands-on role that will provide you with the opportunity to work on high-profile and emerging clients and complex, market-leading deals with a particular focus on the resources sector including critical minerals. At Clayton Utz, we are committed to building a collaborative and supportive team environment. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a number of Partners and other senior lawyers, gaining valuable experience across a variety of practice areas and transactions. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills and grow their career. Skills & Experience To excel in this role, you will bring: 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in Corporate M&A and Capital Markets, ideally gained in a top-tier or reputable firm environment. A strong academic record. The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple busy matters. A client-focused mindset and a strong work ethic. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build strong client relationships and contribute to a positive team environment. The Corporate team Clayton Utz maintains a top-tier multi-disciplinary Corporate M&A practice. Acting for many of Australia's top 100 companies and leading global funds, Clayton Utz's corporate practice offers a great opportunity to work on some of the front page deals. Our clients' business is our business. Whether its capital raising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions or commercial contract negotiation, we offer leading edge expertise, second-to-none execution skills and commercial judgement born from years of experience in the Australian corporate environment. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more

Responsibilities

The lawyer will structure, draft, and negotiate complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets matters. The role involves working with high-profile clients, particularly within the resources and critical minerals sectors.