Our client is currently looking for associates to join the M&A practice in their Melbourne office.
Our client is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Their long history as an international firm means they are perfectly placed to help resolve most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 20 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, they have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market.
Duties and Accountabilities
- Drafting and reviewing legal and technical documentation
- Conducting legal and technical research
- Analyzing commercial and legal information
- Working directly with clients
- Involvement in due diligence – analysis of agreements and their subsequent description
- Drafting legal memoranda on broad range of topics arising under commercial law and corporate law precedents
- Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clients
Qualifications
- PQE 2-3 years
- Admission in Australia, New York and/or England & Wales qualification also considered
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Ability to see the big picture
- Team player
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- International experience a plus
- Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions;
- Experience on advising on numerous commercial contracts
If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send:
- your CV;
- transcripts; and
- a short cover note to kiantong.tan@horizon-recruit.com or mark.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.
If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369.
Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested.
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