Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Associate to join our growing Corporate Practice in Perth.

This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to:

• Join a thriving Corporate practice at the forefront of complex, significant transactions.
• Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team.
• Work alongside nationally recognised Partners who are invested in your progression .

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Senior Associate to join our Corporate, M&A and Capital Markets team in Perth. You will work closely primarily with our highly regarded Corporate Partners Bryn Hardcastle and Dave Filov, taking a leading role in the execution of complex transactions and contributing to the strategic direction of our practice. This is a role for a Senior Associate who is ready to take the next step in their career and assume greater responsibility for client relationships, transaction management and the mentoring of junior team members.

The Role

This role offers deep involvement across the full spectrum of corporate advisory, equity capital markets and M&A work. You will be expected to have carriage of complex matters, deep expertise in both domestic and cross-border transactions and you will play a key role in structuring, drafting, and negotiating corporate transactions. This is a hands-on role that will provide you with the opportunity to work on high-profile and emerging clients on market-leading deals with a particular focus on the resources sector including critical minerals.

At Clayton Utz, we are committed to building a collaborative and high-performing team environment. You will work alongside a number of Partners and other senior lawyers who are invested in your professional development who support your progression.

Skills & Experience

To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Senior Associate experience in Corporate M&A and Capital Markets, ideally gained in a top-tier or reputable firm environment.
• A strong academic record and a commitment to technical excellence.
• The ability to manage multiple demanding matters simultaneously, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A client-focused approach with the confidence to engage directly with clients and build trusted relationships.
• A collaborative working style and a genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

The Corporate Team

Clayton Utz maintains a top-tier multi-disciplinary Corporate M&A practice. Acting for many of Australia's top 100 companies and leading global funds, Clayton Utz's corporate practice offers a great opportunity to work on some of the front page deals.

Our clients' business is our business. Whether its capital raising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions or commercial contract negotiation, we offer leading edge expertise, second-to-none execution skills and commercial judgment born from years of experience in the Australian corporate environment.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.