Senior Associate - Corporate - Canberra

Senior Associate - Corporate - CanberraAbout the role The King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) Canberra office is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate, to work closely alongside Annabel Griffin and Rachael Lewis in our innovative corporate and commercial team that forms part of our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) group. KWM Canberra is not your average Canberra law firm. We are proud to be Canberra's first law firm, established in 1926, excited to celebrate our centenary as the longest-running practice in the territory. We form an important part of the national firm, playing a leadership role in the national government strategy and managing substantial matters at intersect of government and private sector. Our lawyers get exposure to significant matters for both Commonwealth clients and major corporates, including M&A work; this mix of government and major corporate work is unique in the Canberra market. We also have strong ties to the local community, particularly in supporting the ACT innovation ecosystem. There is strong leadership from Partners across the M&A group who work together to ensure you're exposed to challenging corporate and commercial advisory work for a broad range of clients. As a Senior Associate you will work on major projects (including procurements and technology projects) and corporate transactions (including government asset sales, IP commercialisation, outsourcings and joint ventures). You will have the ability to drive forward matters with minimal supervision, as well as support and mentor lawyers more junior than yourself. You will have access to other legal experts across the firm and work collaboratively with lawyers across different locations and practice areas deepening your own legal expertise. You will be joining the time at an exciting time, as we return to our Mallesons name. We are doing so from a position of strength and excited about the future operating as a top-tier independent firm. You will have

• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Proven expertise in drafting high-quality legal documents.
• Outstanding legal analysis capabilities, with a knack for simplifying complex legal concepts.
• Strong dedication to client service, fostering relationships that lead to timely, relevant, and commercially astute advice.
• A genuine passion for commercial law.
• Experience in the public sector, gained through working closely with government clients or working within government.
• Team-oriented mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to the team's overall success.
• Adaptability to the evolving legal and commercial landscape, thriving in an innovative environment that embraces change.

Why work with us? We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. We strive for excellence in all that we do. We take pride in the high-quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals. At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.Next Steps Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience. If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Steph McKenzie (Senior Resourcing Consultant) steph.mckenzie@au.kwm.com. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia. Diversity and Inclusion King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@kwm.com.