Senior Associate, Corporate M&A

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the worlds largest markets key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change we work alongside you on demanding litigation exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy infrastructure and resources. And were focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people who help us deliver on our ambition which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

OurBand 1 Corporate M&A team is seeking a dynamic Senior Associate to join in Brisbane.

In this role you will work closely with leading M&A PartnerMelissa Swain-Tonkin as well as other Partners and senior lawyers across the Corporate Group.

You will undertake a range of career enhancing work advising on multibillion-dollar M&A deals in Australia and around the world. Though based in Brisbane this is a truly globalroleand you will work regularly with our other offices in Australia and in key overseas markets.

What youll do

• deliver highly successful outcomes in M&A for leading listed and private companies and financial sponsors across diverse sectors including financial services energy & resources and infrastructure; and

• play a crucial role supporting a range of private capital clients including offshore private equity funds and trading houses on their Australian investments. This will involve advising on acquisition and divestment structures corporate restructures and joint ventures as well as strategic alliances.

Joining our M&A team means becoming an integral part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Your contributions will not only enhance the exceptional culture of our Brisbane office but also contribute to the broader success of our market-leading M&A practice.

What youll bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• demonstrable experience in M&A with a focus on private M&A from a leading top tier national or international firm;

• an excellent academic record with an ability to apply that technical legal knowledge in a commercial environment;

• first-class attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comprehend intricate legal matters and manage large-scale transactions;

• a proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team; and

• a hunger to learn and develop and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.

• An innovative mindset curious about AI and emerging technologies.

The M&A and Takeovers Team

Our market-leading M&A practice has a long-standing reputation for advising corporate and private equity clients across multiple jurisdictions on their most-significant complex and innovative M&A joint venture takeover demerger venture capital and corporate restructuringtransactions. We are consistently ranked as a leading firm in this area when measured against international benchmarks.

We take pride in consistently achieving top rankings in the realm of Corporate M&A work as recognised by the leading industry intelligence 2025 our team advised on more deals than any other firm in Australia advising on over 100 announced and completed deals with a total value of over A$49 billion. We received the following number 1 rankings:

• 1st by deal value in AU/NZ announced deals (LSEG)

• 1st by deal value in Australasia announced deals (Mergermarket)

Our extensive involvement in transactions guarantees our clients unparalleled access to profound insights into market trends and the latest developments. This is recognised by continuously securing top rankings from industry bodies such as the Chambers Global Guide and Asia Pacific Legal500 and highlights our commitment to excellence.

What you can expect from us

• Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia we are committed to high performance collaboration diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred commercially driven and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences supportive challenges team collaboration mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support youll have it and well empower you to harness your personal strengths navigate uncertainty embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance pleaseclick here.

• Join us to be part of a human bold and outstanding team at Australias market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human Bold and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript or contactCarissa BartelsRecruitment Manager(carissa)for a confidential discussion.

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Brisbane

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1