Associate/Senior Associate, Corporate and Commercial Advisory

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.

Located a stone’s throw from the bustling Riverside precinct, our 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 and drive them forward and expand your career across our Corporate and Commercial Advisory practice group.

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 dedicated Principals and that values contributions and fosters personal growth across all areas of corporate and commercial law, including

• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A);
• Corporate governance;
• Capital raising;
• Foreign investment;
• Charities and not-for-profits;
• Transport;
• Intellectual property and digital law;
• Taxation and private advisory;
• Project financing; and
• Aged care law.

We welcome new perspectives across areas of corporate and commercial law, so if there is a certain interest you have, we would 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 areas 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 with 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.

Why McInnes Wilson?

This is an opportunity to join a firm with a strong reputation, ambitious growth agenda, and a culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to firm-wide initiatives, and play a key role in shaping how we engage with clients and the market.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality outcomes for our valued clients while being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What we offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, pro-bono opportunities, massages, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

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 recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.