Senior Associate or Special Counsel | Commercial About The Opportunity At Macpherson Kelley, people come firstalways. Our clients and our team are at the heart of everything we do. Were looking for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Brisbane office and play a key role in our Commercial team. This is an opportunity to work alongside respected leaders, including Cathy Russo and Esteban Gomez, on sophisticated transactions while shaping the future of the practice. Key Responsibilities In this role, youll take ownership of complex matters and provide strategic advice across: Banking & Finance acting for nonbank lenders and overseas banks on traditional loan structures and complex debt/equity arrangements, including multijurisdictional transactions. Transactional work leading M&A deals and business sales from negotiation through to completion. Corporate & Commercial advising on structuring, governance, and drafting tailored agreements (Constitutions, Shareholder Agreements, Trust Deeds). Youll also: Mentor and develop junior lawyers. Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape practice strategy. About You A minimum 6 postadmission experience in banking & finance and/or general commercial work. Proven ability to manage complex transactions autonomously. Strong drafting and negotiation skills. A genuine interest in business development and growing client relationships. Leadership qualities and a collaborative mindset. If youre ready to take the next step in your career and want to work in a firm that values technical excellence, human connection and worklife balance, then wed love to hear from you. Apply now! 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. Thats why we treat each clients business as if its our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on. With offices in Melbourne, Dandenong, Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide, 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, highperforming and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcomefocused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, understanding 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 programmes, additional leave options and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Associate or Special Counsel | Commercial