Solicitor, Private Equity & Venture Capital

Solicitor role in the Private Equity & Venture Capital team of the Corporate M&A practice at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Sydney. The role offers exposure to private capital transactions in Australia and collaboration with the firm's global offices, working closely with Sydney partners and partners in the national practice. Full-time, permanent contract.

Responsibilities

Work across a range of domestic and global corporate transactions, including private and public M&A with a focus on private equity and VC and growth equity capital raises from seed to pre-IPO; Work directly with clients and play a key role in transactions across the full deal lifecycle, from drafting and negotiating contracts to undertaking and managing due diligence and managing completion; Support the cultivation of client relationships by assisting with business development activities, events, pitching, marketing and thought leadership

Requirements

Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand; 2-4 years' experience in a leading corporate M&A practice; Excellent academic results and a passion for continuous learning; A desire and energy to contribute to a high performing team; A curiosity about clients, legal issues and the commercial context for our work; Eagerness to build client relationships to support the growth and reputation of the practice; An ability to adapt to competing demands and work through technical challenges in a calm and collegiate manner; A genuine interest in mentoring to support the development of junior lawyers; An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies

Benefits

Holistic wellbeing fund; Home office allowance; Learning opportunities on the job and structured learning opportunities; Mentoring and team collaboration; Wellbeing and mental health support