Corporate & Commercial Law - Associate
Mills Oakley
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Contract type: Full time
Join the team as a Corporate lawyer (2-5 PQE) advising on government and commercial matters.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Are you a commercially savvy corporate lawyer looking to broaden your horizons with a dynamic and collaborative legal team? We’re seeking a motivated lawyer with 2–5 years’ PQE, ideally with a blend of private sector and government work, to join our growing practice.
This is a unique opportunity to work across a diverse client base, spanning both corporate and government sectors.
You’ll play a critical role in advising on:
You’re a proactive and commercially-minded lawyer who enjoys cutting through complexity. You thrive in both autonomous and team-based settings and bring strong drafting and client-facing skills. Ideally, you’ll have:
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
Requirements
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About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Are you a commercially savvy corporate lawyer looking to broaden your horizons with a dynamic and collaborative legal team? We’re seeking a motivated lawyer with 2–5 years’ PQE, ideally with a blend of private sector and government work, to join our growing practice.
This is a unique opportunity to work across a diverse client base, spanning both corporate and government sectors.
You’ll play a critical role in advising on:
- Shareholders agreements and corporate structuring;
- Sale and acquisition of business assets and shares;
- Capital raising transactions, including private equity and venture capital;
- Mid-market M&A transactions; and
- Regulatory compliance and governance.
You’re a proactive and commercially-minded lawyer who enjoys cutting through complexity. You thrive in both autonomous and team-based settings and bring strong drafting and client-facing skills. Ideally, you’ll have:
- 2-5 years’ experience in corporate/commercial law
- Some exposure to government advisory or in-house public sector roles (preferred but not essential)
- A strong understanding of the Corporations Act and regulatory frameworks
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end transactions
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Flexible working;
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Study and exam leave;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
Requirements
Apply