Corporate Partner — Public M&A

About the Firm

This prominent Queensland-based independent commercial law firm holds a reputable and long-established position in the local market. It has consistently demonstrated strong financial results, ranking among the top for revenue growth and profitability in the region. Currently, the firm is purposefully expanding in anticipation of ongoing transactional and investment activities across Queensland in the years ahead. Known for a collaborative partnership culture and progressive leadership, it provides a stable, long-term home for leading legal professionals. Confidential information about the firm's structure, finances, and strategy can be provided upon request to serious candidates.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Corporate Partner to lead the firm’s public company legal practice, complementing its existing strong private M&A and corporate advisory services. This senior role is ideal for an established Partner or a Special Counsel with relevant expertise and ambition to lead public M&A matters. The partner will manage work streams such as takeovers, schemes of arrangement, equity capital market transactions, and advisory services for listed companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead public M&A transactions including takeovers and schemes of arrangement.
• Manage equity capital market activities such as IPOs, placements, rights issues, and secondary fundraisings.
• Provide advice on continuous disclosure obligations, ASX listing rules, and corporate governance for listed entities.
• Offer corporate advisory services to family offices, founders, and mid-market businesses preparing for liquidity events or listings.
• Engage in transactions related to energy resources and mining sectors if possessing relevant expertise.
• Build, mentor, and lead a specialized corporate team.
• Participate actively in partnership decision-making and contribute to strategic corporate planning.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses 8 to 25 years’ post-admission experience with strong focus on public M&A and/or equity capital markets.
• Technical expertise in takeovers, schemes, capital raisings, and advisory for listed companies.
• Experience or knowledge of energy, resources, or mining sectors preferred.
• Has a portable book of business of $1 million or more, or a clear roadmap to achieve it.
• Established network including relationships with listed companies, boards, investment banks, corporate advisors, or private equity.
• Proven track record in business development and ability to grow presence in the Brisbane market.
• Background in leading top-tier or mid-tier law firms.
• Demonstrates commercial acumen and interpersonal skills conducive to practice leadership within a collegial partnership environment.

Additional Information

This role requires direct engagement with firm leadership and a strong commitment to fostering the firm’s growth strategy. Confidentiality is strictly maintained throughout the recruitment process. Interested candidates should contact the Managing Director of the recruiting firm confidentially for further details.