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Corporate Lawyer, REF: 314A

Ref: 314A

Austin Carlisle, located in Sydney’s humming CBD, is enjoying substantial growth and is looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic corporate lawyer. Working with a friendly team with exceptional partners, you’ll be given the support you need to fast-track your legal career. Austin Carlisle is one of Australia’s leading mid-tier legal firms. Our six-strong legal team has assisted over 60 companies through their public offerings in Australia, and our international client list is formidable. We also act on behalf of over a dozen institutional clients, completing a range of corporate and litigation work.

Your responsibilities will include:

Shareholder-approved acquisitions
Joint ventures
Shareholder buyouts
Management buyouts
Venture capital and private equity
Equity fundraisings
Takeovers and reverse takeovers/li>
Mergers and acquisitions/li>
Initial public offerings
Managed investment schemes/li>
Corporate strategy, structuring and execution
Dispute resolution
Due diligence
Dual listings
General compliance guidance on the Corporations Act

You will need:

Between 1 and 3 years PAE in a respected mid-tier corporate practice or in-house legal department
Excellent academic record/li>
Sound drafting skills and exceptional accuracy
To be a strong strategic and analytical thinker
To enjoy a high level of responsibility and autonomy
Up-to-date knowledge on relevant legislation
Excellent communication skills and engaging personality
The ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships

If successful, you'll receive solid mentoring from our senior partners, and a generous and competitive remuneration package. We also actively work to ensure our employees have a good work–life balance through flexible work schedules and well-being programs. This would be an excellent career move for a gifted lawyer looking to progress from a mid-tier or specialist boutique practice.

If this sounds like the right place and position for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please call HR Manager Helen Thomas on (02) 9999 9999 or h.thomas@austincarlisle.com.