Senior Associate Corporate M&A Lawyer

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Associate Corporate M&A lawyer to join a highly regarded Melbourne practice with genuine deal momentum and a strong market profile. The role sits within a busy corporate team advising on complex mid-market and upper mid-market transactions for a sophisticated client base.

The work spans private and public M&A, strategic investments and joint ventures, acting for corporations, private equity sponsors, founders and management teams. Matters are varied and hands-on, with exposure across sectors including technology, health and mining, and a steady pipeline of transactions rather than one-off deals.

What truly differentiates this role is the structure of the Melbourne team. It is intentionally senior-heavy, which means matters are genuinely partner-led and senior associates are closely involved in deal strategy, negotiations and client advice. You’ll work directly with senior practitioners, take meaningful responsibility for transactions, and have your judgement trusted early. The environment suits lawyers who enjoy being in the detail, contributing commercially, and building credibility with clients alongside experienced M&A practitioners.

The culture is commercial, entrepreneurial and deliberately low on bureaucracy. The team values initiative, collaboration and creative problem-solving, and supports flexibility as a normal part of practice rather than an exception. There is also genuine scope to shape your practice over time, with the ability to deepen your expertise in areas you are most interested in, including foreign investment and complex cross-border transactions.

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As a Legal Recruitment specialist with 20 years of experience, I can guarantee your application is in good hands. The market is small and confidentiality is key. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have about this position or to discuss other options currently available in the market.

Jon Riley - Partner, LegalALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment AgencyMobile: 0419 927 317Email:Jon@ALRA.com.au