Job Description

At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for an Associate to join our Commercial team in Dandenong, working closely with Principal, Jason Ashton, together with a highly skilled team. Known as the “go‑to” for complex commercial matters and for his practical, problem‑solving approach, Jason brings broad experience across small to medium businesses and the wholesale manufacturing sector.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of transactional and advisory work, while learning from a leader who thrives on variety and delivers clear, commercially grounded solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Business and share sales together with acquisitions.
• Preparation and negotiation of shareholder and partnership agreements.
• Expert advice on corporate restructuring, governance and compliance.

If you’re client‑focused and commercially savvy, you’ll appreciate the scope this role offers for development and meaningful contribution.

About You

You’ll ideally bring:

• At least 3 years PQE in commercial law.
• Demonstrated experience handling large scale transactions of $3 million and above.
• A degree in economics or accounting (desirable).
• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver clear and commercially tailored advice.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging directly with clients.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Our Firm

Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.

With offices in Dandenong, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.

Our People Promise

The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.

Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.