Special Counsel | Corporate Law

• Leading edge black letter law and technical skills required  

• Quality client base and direct client management responsibilities  

• Flexible work options - work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle 

About the Role 

Our Corporate Advisory team within Legal is expanding, and we’re looking for a Special Counsel (10+ years PQE) to join our vast community of solvers in Sydney. The Corporate Advisory team within Legal brings our purpose to life by providing innovative, pragmatic and commercially savvy advice alongside our colleagues from across the PwC business. Our corporate advisory work extends to working with founders, financial sponsors, major corporations and financial institutions, not-for-profit organisations and high-net-worth individuals. 

You will help solve complex problems by using your skills in: 

• delivering acquisitions, disposals, and investments for a variety of clients across a range of different industries; 

• providing technical advice on the Corporations Act and the FIRB regime;  

• drafting and negotiating transaction documents and commercial contracts relating to Private M&A matters; 

• taking day to day responsibility for managing matters and lawyers involved on those matters; 

• training lawyers in the corporate team. 

In our Legal Corporate Advisory team, your impact will be seen by: 

• collaborating with commercial, financial, tax and other advisors from across the PwC business to provide clients with holistic solutions; 

• becoming a trusted adviser to our clients and engagement teams by providing expert guidance, constructive challenge, and advice on complex and diverse legal and regulatory matters; 

• contributing to team training, participating in internal & external conferences, developing thought leadership, and contributing to team initiatives;  

• helping to mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. 

About PwC 

At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profits. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change. 

That’s where our people come in. Whether you’re just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you’ll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. 

Your benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients 

• More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations 

• Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships 

• Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave 

• World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career 

• Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities 

• Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive. 

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. 

Steph Bradford is the Recruitment Manager for the role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all. 

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.