DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape. The opportunity We are currently seeking a Senior Associate/Lawyer to join our Corporate/M&A practice based in our Brisbane office. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing practice and be involved in interesting work within a vibrant, collaborative and friendly environment. What does the role involve? This role will be a key resource for the team and on a day to day basis you will have the chance to; act for international and domestic clients from a variety of different industries; advise on a range of corporate and commercial matters including mergers and acquisitions, equity raisings, joint ventures, start-ups and advisory work on corporate governance matters and regulatory issues; prepare and advise on a wide variety of contracts and terms and conditions; act on business sales and acquisition including real estate aspects; interact with clients and liaise with colleagues in other offices and practice areas around the globe; and play an active role supervising and developing junior lawyers as you share your knowledge and specialist skills. About you To be successful in this role you will ideally have a 4+ years’ experience in broad corporate and commercial matters, working in a medium to large law firm. We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantastic client service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done. You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills and work well in a team. A high level of client service is expected as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills. The extras K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers. Initiatives include: Professional development programs Structured mentoring program Flexible working options 26 weeks paid parental leave Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track Salary continuance insurance Volunteering opportunities Health and wellbeing programs - including gym subsidies Social events - social club and sporting teams About Us The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience. At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience. Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation. We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others. Do you like what you see? Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at tania.brierley@klgates.com For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time. K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion. K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.