Careers

The Opportunity:

Our Venture Capital & Tech M&A team are looking to recruit a lawyer to join our Sydney office.

The Venture Capital & Tech M&A team sits within the Ashurst's Corporate Transaction team and has the leading legal practice advising high growth companies raising funds and venture capital funds and corporate investors making investments in these companies. The Venture Capital & Tech M&A team also advise on mergers and acquisitions and IPOs within the tech sector.

Ashurst's broader Corporate Transactions team works on a wide range of corporate transactions including, takeovers, schemes of arrangements, asset acquisitions, restructuring and joint venture arrangements. The client base includes a number of Australia's leading ASX listed corporate, domestic and foreign PE funds and global corporate and investment companies.

Ashurst combines the benefit of a leading corporate practice with a supportive and collegiate environment. Ashurst has a proven track record in developing lawyers and the vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for a team player with strong technical skills and a commercial approach.

More information on the role and team can be found in the Job Description attached to the role on our website www.ashurst.com.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• 3+ years' corporate experience gained within a top-tier firm, mid-tier or by a combination of private practice and in-house;
• Ideally venture capital and/or fundraising and M&A experience (or have a keen interest in the venture capital and tech sector);
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Confident and effective in negotiations with clients and counterparties;
• Strong technical proficiency and superior drafting ability;
• A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively;
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills;
• The ability to be team-focused as a dynamic team player and also work independently; and
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and, a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• Flexible working;
• Complimentary gym memberships;
• Corporate health plans;
• A global professional development offering for all employees; and
• An industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.