Associate, PE / M&A, Sydney

Clifford Chance is seeking a high-performing junior associate (NQ - 2 year PQE UK notional) to join our leading Private Equity and M&A practice in Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions alongside a highly regarded team, advising top-tier private equity sponsors and corporate clients across a broad range of industries.

You will play a key role in advising on a variety of transactions, including:

• Private equity investments and exits
• Public and private mergers and acquisitions
• Growth capital and minority investments
• General corporate advisory matters

You will be given early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to develop strong technical and commercial skills within a collaborative team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Corporate / M&A, ideally with exposure to private equity transactions
• Strong technical drafting and transactional skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams within tight timeframes
• Commercially minded, with a genuine interest in understanding clients’ businesses and objectives
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate issues and deliver practical outcomes
• A strong communicator, able to build credibility and confidence with clients and colleagues
• Collaborative, with a team-first mindset and a willingness to take ownership of your work
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to deliver high-quality work in fast-paced, time-critical environments
• Motivated to contribute to client relationship development and long-term growth of the practice

We offer a supportive and high-performing environment where you will:

• Work on market-leading transactions with top-tier clients
• Receive high-quality training and mentoring
• Be supported in developing as a recognised practitioner in private equity and M&A
• Benefit from clear career progression opportunities