Join a highly regarded boutique Corporate & Commercial practice advising founders, investors and private businesses on sophisticated transactions and strategic commercial matters. The firm offers top-tier quality work within a leaner and more collaborative environment, providing junior lawyers with earlier responsibility, direct client exposure and strong long-term development opportunities.

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking a Lawyer / Associate (18 months – 2 years PQE) to join its Corporate & Commercial team in Sydney.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the firm's Managing Partner and broader team across a range of corporate and commercial matters, including private company transactions, capital raisings, shareholder arrangements and corporate structuring. You will gain hands-on exposure to sophisticated transactions while developing strong technical and commercial skills within a supportive boutique environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, share and asset transactions and broader commercial matters.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of transaction documents and commercial agreements.
• Assist with corporate structuring, governance and shareholder arrangements.
• Work directly with clients, founders and business owners on day-to-day advisory matters.
• Collaborate closely with senior lawyers and partners on complex transactions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and growing Corporate & Commercial practice.

About You

• Admitted to practice in Australia or New Zealand with approximately 18 months – 2 years PQE in Corporate & Commercial law, ideally gained at a respected boutique, mid-tier or top-tier firm.
• Exposure to M&A, corporate transactions or general commercial advisory matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in developing client relationships.
• Motivated to learn and develop within a collaborative boutique environment offering meaningful responsibility early in your career.

If this sounds like you, please apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion with Chantel Forster on:

chantel@elwynforster.com

+61 497 651 226

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