Private Equity Lawyer / SA
Private Equity Lawyer/ SA
Top Tier firm - and top rated for Private Equity
Sydney
The role
Our clients Corporate team in Sydney is experiencing an exciting growth phase. We have an exceptional opportunity for you to join this top tier firm as a Senior Lawyer/Senior Associate in a supportive and highly successful team, led by two partners who are top rated for Corporate and PE work by Chambers, IFLR, Best Lawyers etc.
With real career progression on offer and an unrivalled opportunity to work on the some of the largest and most complex corporate deals in the current market, there could not be a better time for a high performing and ambitious corporate lawyer to join the team.
You will have significant exposure to clients, playing a leading role on key aspects of transactions, including negotiations and drafting. You will also be comfortable leading and mentoring junior lawyers and project managing matters through to completion.
The Corporate team
Our client maintains a top-tier multi-disciplinary Corporate practice. Acting for many of Australia's top 100 companies and leading multinationals, they provide corporate clients with the tools needed to manage all the issues that arise in a successful company.
The Private Equity teams clients include some of Australia's largest private equity firms such as Ironbridge Capital, Pacific Equity Partners, Archer Capital and Quadrant Private Equity as well as global private equity firms and financial sponsors such as Bain Capital, CVC, Providence Equity Partners and Intermediate Capital Group.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work on every stage of the private equity transaction cycle ranging from fund formation and sponsor team equity and carry arrangements to acquisitions, portfolio bolt-ons and portfolio company exits.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
At least 3 years' post-qualified experience across a range of corporate matters in a (preferably top tier) firm environment, candidates up to SA2 or approx. 7 pqe are encouraged to apply.
Experience in corporate M&A and Private Equity deals is a must.
A strong academic record.
The ability to prioritise your time across a number of busy matters.
A passion for and experience in coaching, mentoring and supervising more junior lawyers.
A strong client service focus and work ethic.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills - required for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment.
An ambitious and focused determination to take your career to the next level.
Private equity experience, especially in fund transformation (highly desirable).
Contact Chris Meharg on 0414724747 or send your cv to chris@synergy-search.com.au