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Manage complex multi-jurisdictional cross-border M&A and Private Equity transactions while leading the drafting and negotiation of critical transaction documents. Provide expert legal advice to clients and mentor junior associates and graduates.
Requires admission in Australia, England & Wales, or another Common Law jurisdiction with 5-7 years of PQE. Candidates must have a strong understanding of risks in large M&A transactions and excellent drafting skills.
As a Senior Associate you will provide expert legal advice on often complex transactions, under the supervision of partners in complex negotiations, while building and maintaining client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
Manages complex multi-jurisdictional cross-border M&A and Private Equity transactions.
Leads the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of critical transaction documents, such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and financing documents.
Works closely with clients to understand their needs and delivers strategic legal solutions and favorable outcomes.
Leads comprehensive due diligence processes, identifying potential risks for client, and ensuring thorough review and analysis of relevant documents.
Working with local counsels in various jurisdictions
Helps coach and develop more junior associates and graduates on transactions
Qualification and experience required:
Admission in Australia, England & Wales or other Common Law jurisdiction qualification
PQE 5-7 years, currently at Senior Associate level
Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in large M&A/Private Equity transactions.
Experience of advising on numerous commercial contracts
Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when working across multiple deals
Excellent drafting skills
Client service focus and commercial awareness
Team player
Strong judgment
We are committed to creating a fair workplace and encourage applications from all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, as well as people who have family or carer responsibilities. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Our internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.
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