CareerPlan

Solicitor, Private Equity & Venture Capital

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-12

Core

Solicitor in a leading Private Equity & Venture Capital team handling domestic and global corporate transactions, capital raises from seed to pre-IPO, and full deal lifecycle management.

Role type

Mid-level corporate lawyer (Private Equity & Venture Capital)

Builds

Private and public M&A deals, structured capital solutions, and growth equity transactions for PE sponsors and VC/growth clients.

Domain

Corporate Law, Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A

Required skills

Contract drafting and negotiation, due diligence management, client relationship cultivation, business development support, mentoring junior lawyers, adapting to competing demands, curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.

Preferred skills

Excellent academic results, passion for continuous learning, innovative mindset.

Technologies

Legal tech tools for due diligence and contract management (implied by AI interest), standard M&A software.

Responsibilities

Drafting and negotiating contracts for PE/VC transactions, managing due diligence from seed to pre-IPO, supporting business development and thought leadership, mentoring junior lawyers.

Seniority

Mid-level (2-4 years experience)