Associate - Corporate & Commercial Law

Value Proposition Varied and interesting work, with exposure to diverse industries Direct mentorship from partners and senior lawyers within the team Down-to-earth and inclusive team culture About the role Our distinguished Corporate and Commercial team is seeking an Associate level lawyer with broad transactional and advisory experience to join them. Having been recognised for the last 3 years running as a finalist for Commercial Team of the Year in the Lawyers Weekly, Australian Law Awards, this is a chance to work with an outstanding group of Corporate and Commercial lawyers in a collaborative and nurturing environment. While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. About the team Bartier Perry's Corporate & Commercial group is renowned for their robust expertise across all matters relating to corporate & commercial law. Led by 5 highly‑esteemed partners, the team undertakes a range of transactional and advisory work on behalf of public and private sector clients of varying sizes. They are trusted advisors to corporations and government agencies operating in diverse sectors, from manufacturing to transport, as well as education and technology. As an Associate in the team, you will play a key role in matters, including: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of corporate and commercial agreements Providing strategic advice on a variety of commercial matters including complex contracts, consumer law, licensing & procurement, IT & IP, privacy & cyber security, and PPSR interests Advising on mergers & acquisitions, funding arrangements Assisting with corporate governance issues, share splits and the incorporation of companies You will be involved in client liaison, and have general day‑to‑day responsibility of progressing files under appropriate senior supervision. The ideal candidate will possess Approximately 3 - 4 years of post‑admission experience in commercial and corporate law matters, including preparing terms of trade, shareholder deeds, assisting with sale and purchase of business transaction documents, and a keen interest in corporate advisory and restructuring Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail Strong academic results Strong legal technical skills The ability to prioritise tasks and manage workflow An interest in learning about our clients and their business About Bartier Perry A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down‑to‑earth and high‑performing whilst promoting work‑life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community. We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive. We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. Professional training and development programmes are provided to enhance high performance and career progression. We have a clear strategy and purpose. From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work. Culture & Benefits Work life balance through our flex policy Incentive bonus programme for all staff Regular social and team activities Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave In‑house learning and development opportunities Reward and recognition programme Supportive Health & Wellbeing programmes How to apply Upload your CV and cover letter. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at Please note Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role. At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role. Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected. Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr