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Senior Associate, Corporate M&A

SeniorFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 3 weeks agoVerified 3 weeks ago
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About the job

Join Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as a Senior Associate in our award-winning Corporate M&A team in Sydney. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on high-profile deals while collaborating with leading M&A Partners. Our team thrives on excellence, innovation, and a commitment to personal and professional growth, ensuring that together, we achieve our ambitions.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading M&A transactions

Acting as lead lawyer on M&A transactions, drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, and providing legal risk advice.
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Managing client relationships

Building and managing external client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and engagement.
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Mentoring junior solicitors

Taking an active role in the professional development of junior solicitors within the team.

Key criteria

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Admission to practice as a lawyer

Valid admission in Australia, New Zealand, or England.

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M&A transaction experience

Proven experience as a Senior Associate on M&A transactions.

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Strong academic record

Demonstrated strong academic achievements relevant to legal practice.

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5 criteria for this job
Admission to practice as a lawyer
Valid admission in Australia, New Zealand, or England.

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M&A transaction experience
Proven experience as a Senior Associate on M&A transactions.

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Strong academic record
Demonstrated strong academic achievements relevant to legal practice.

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Client relationship management
Experience managing and building external client relationships.

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Mentoring experience
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior solicitors effectively.

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