Legal Consultant – Corporate M&A and Commercial Lawyer (4+ PQE)

Legal Consultant – Corporate M&A and Commercial Lawyer (4+ PQE) Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self‑directed consultant lawyers who want to access high‑quality work, clients, resources and support. Assignments typically last six months or more, either within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. Candidates may be based in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or remote working arrangements may also be considered.

About the role We are seeking self‑driven corporate M&A and commercial lawyers with 4+ years post‑qualification experience and an equivalent practising certificate. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

M&A

Corporate restructuring

Commercial contracts

Leverage and acquisition finance or other associated financings (bonus)

Recent opportunities

A full‑time, 3–9 month role as a corporate/M&A lawyer with a fintech company

A 6‑month, 4–5 days per week role for a corporate and co‑sec lawyer with a medical devices company

A 12‑month, full‑time role for a mid‑level M&A lawyer with a global offshore renewable energy company

A short‑term, 4–5 days a week, potentially fully remote role for a commercial lawyer with a digital portal company

Successful applicants will:

Have the right to work and reside in Australia

Be qualified to practice in Australia and have an unrestricted (unsupervised) practising certificate or the ability to obtain the same

Have a minimum of 4 years’ post‑qualification experience, a proportion of which within a law firm akin to A&O Shearman and/or ranked top tier in your area of expertise

Have a willingness to engage with Peerpoint as a casual employee or via an Independent Legal Practice

Have strong technical knowledge and ideally recent Australian experience (although the latter is not strictly necessary)

Be a self‑starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant

Be adept at leading or working within complex multi‑functional, multi‑national project environments, or open to working in the same

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally

Be client service‑focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment

Have strong commercial/business acumen

Be resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible

Have advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different? Peerpoint offers a career that is unmatched in the market, with access to A&O Shearman’s training, development and networking events, support from partner and professional lawyers, and the opportunity to work on challenges from across the world without the need to relocate.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, valuing each consultant for who they are and providing genuine opportunities for success.

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