At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on high-value M&A transactions and manage client relationships from start to finish.
- Company: Highly regarded Australian commercial law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Top-tier remuneration, leading benefits, and early responsibility in your career.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values initiative and quality work.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and exposure to senior decision-makers in complex deals.
- Qualifications: Corporate/M&A experience and strong academic results required.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
A highly regarded Australian commercial law firm is looking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate to its growing Corporate M&A practice.
This is an opportunity to work on the same types of transactions that attract lawyers to top-tier and international firms, while gaining the hands‑on experience, client access and deal responsibility that can be harder to find in larger teams. The practice advises founders, private groups, investors and listed companies on acquisitions, divestments, capital raisings, restructures and other significant corporate transactions. Many matters are high-value, complex and strategically important, with the team regularly competing against some of Australia's largest law firms.
What sets this opportunity apart is the level of ownership lawyers are given. Rather than operating in a narrow section of a transaction, lawyers are encouraged to take a broader role, manage key workstreams, build direct client relationships and gain exposure to the commercial and strategic drivers behind each deal.
- Work on complex M&A and corporate transactions that compete with top-tier and international firms
- Enjoy top‑of‑market remuneration and leading benefits
- Gain direct exposure to founders, boards, investors and senior decision‑makers
- Develop the skills to run transactions and manage client relationships earlier in your career
- Work closely with approachable and highly regarded partners
- Join a collaborative team that values commercial judgement, initiative and quality work
- Build a well‑rounded Corporate M&A skillset across both transactional and advisory matters
You will advise on a broad range of matters, including:
- Private M&A transactions
- Business acquisitions and disposals
- Shareholder and joint venture arrangements
- Capital raisings and investment transactions
- Corporate restructures
- General corporate and commercial advisory work
The role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to be involved throughout the entire transaction lifecycle, from initial structuring discussions through to negotiation and completion.
About you:
- Corporate / M&A experience gained within a well-regarded law firm
- Excellent academic results
- Strong technical foundations and commercial judgement
- The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
- Valid Australian working rights are required.
Corporate M&A Associate / Senior Associate employer: JM Consulting
JM Consulting is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Senior Corporate M&A Associate, you will have the opportunity to engage directly with clients on high-value transactions, while benefiting from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development. With a focus on meaningful work and strong team dynamics, JM Consulting stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in corporate M&A.
