Senior Associate - Corporate Advisory

Join the Sydney office of McCullough Robertson, one of Australia’s largest independent firms, with a proud 100 year history. Working with high-calibre national and international clients, you will join a team that approaches each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 450 staff, McCullough Robertson combines a century of experience with a modern and collaborative approach.

The Role

At McCullough Robertson, our Corporate Advisory team is deeply ingrained in the industries in which our clients operate. We exemplify what is possible when true sector expertise is paired with commercial acumen and technical excellence, through the depth, breadth and calibre of our work. We have a strong history of acting for high-quality clients on complex matters and are recognised nationally for the strength of our practice.

As a Senior Associate, you will work closely with our experienced Partners across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructures, commercial contracting and strategic advisory work. You will take ownership of matters from start to finish, work directly with clients and have genuine autonomy, while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team. With exposure to clients across technology, media & telecommunications, food & agribusiness, financial services, emerging businesses, infrastructure, government, energy and resources & renewables, you will work on complex transactions with real commercial impact and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice.

Experience

We are looking for a talented corporate lawyer ready to take the next step in their career. You may be newly promoted into a Senior Associate role or have a few years’ experience at this level and be looking for a new challenge.

You will have strong experience in corporate and commercial law, particularly M&A and corporate transactions. Experience across joint ventures, restructures and acquisitions or disposals will be highly regarded, as will commercial contracting.

You will be commercially astute, confident managing matters and clients, and have strong drafting and negotiation skills. Just as importantly, you will be collaborative, down-to-earth and keen to play an active role in developing those around you.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, while we service high calibre clients, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results. Our Partners actively support the development and growth of our lawyers.

We offer the following benefits for our employees

• Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• Inhouse barista and end-of-trip facilities.
• Inclusion and Diversity
• We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.
• An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for 15 consecutive years and been recognised as a Gold Tier Small Employer at the 2026 Australian LGBTQ+ Inclusion Awards.
• To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application on-line. Alternatively, please contact Isabella Ornig on 02 8573 7521 for a confidential discussion.
• We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.