Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Your role
You'll be a part of our Chambers Band 1 and (MAC) team, which includes our Chambers Band 1 Private Equity team, and work with lawyers across all of our offices. Working closely with our Partners and the wider team, you will gain exposure to complex and interesting transactions in the market across a range of sectors and industries.
At Allens, our structure means you'll get exposure to a number of different Partners within our MAC team in Melbourne and nationally, as well as a wide variety of work. We encourage our lawyers to find their niche and specialise in areas they're interested in, while building a strong foundation across their field.
As a Senior Associate in our MAC team in Melbourne you will:
be involved in public and private M&A, equity capital markets, and corporate advisory and governance work
deliver highly successful outcomes in M&A for leading companies and financial sponsors in Australia and around the world
gain exposure across a broad range of sectors including infrastructure, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology, business services, consumer and industrials
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, based in Melbourne. Hybrid working (at least 60% in the office) is how we work. However, flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you
You will have:
Experience in a leading Mergers & Acquisitions practice, ideally from a leading national or international firm (we are also open to a combination of private practice and in-house experience).
An ability to effectively manage all elements of larger matters.
Experience leading and managing junior lawyers on matters.
A willingness to participate in business development activities, such as pitch documents, firm-wide pursuits, article writing, attending industry events and hosting seminars.
Experience building and developing effective relationships with clients and Partners
A desire to learn, grow, network, mentor others
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, emergency childcare, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
International opportunities: our alliance with ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit or listen to our podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Thomas Wigglesworth, Talent Acquisition National Manager, on +61 449 539 834.
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner!