Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
15 Sep, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
16 Jun, 25
Experience
5 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Legal Services
Practice Assistant (Legal Secretary) – Mergers & Acquisitions
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Practice Assistant to join our Sydney Mergers & Acquisitions team, providing exceptional support to Partner Meredith Paynter and her team as well as the broader M&A team. In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment that values your initiative and proactive thinking.
The key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:
If you thrive in a dynamic legal environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
About You
Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.
With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, 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 platform. 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.
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 you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,
benefits
, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
How to apply
For further information on this role, please contact Sophie Larrett at
sophie.larrett@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
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.
All job applications must be submitted through
kwm.com
, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third-party websites will not be accepted.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.