About Us
At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
About the Role
As a Lawyer in Corporate Legal, you will play a key role as a member of the Corporate Legal team supporting ANZ Group M&A on strategic transactions. This is an opportunity to join a high performing and collaborative team that plays a pivotal role in supporting Group M&A in the strategic agenda of one of Australia’s leading financial institutions.
Banking is changing and we’re changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you’ll be building your future, while helping to build ours.
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time
Role Location: Melbourne, VIC
What will your day look like?
As a Lawyer, you will:
1. Support the senior members of the Corporate Legal team across the life cycle of M&A transactions, including due diligence and completion activities.
2. Convey key messages concisely and provide advice that is technically legally correct, with attention to detail.
3. Provide legal advice with a solutions-focussed approach.
4. Assist with preparation of papers for senior management and Board.
5. Working with internal stakeholders across multiple streams within ANZ as well as external advisers.
6. Ensure stakeholder deadlines are achieved or effectively managed.
What will you bring?
To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:
7. A law degree and be admitted to practice in Victoria (a ‘must have’).
8. 2-3 years post qualification experience with a law firm or equivalent in-house experience in a corporate environment.
9. Experience in M&A transactions (regulated and unregulated) and/or joint ventures.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong drafting skills.
11. An understanding of management of legal risk.
12. An enthusiasm to learn about regulatory issues relevant to M&A transactions (including Corporations Act, Listing Rules and general governance).
You’re not expected to have % of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.
So why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.
But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. you'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.
We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.
At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
Job Posting End Date
03/09/, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)