Senior Associate | Corporate | Melbourne

About Us

Hamilton Locke is a law firm evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We are constantly removing the layers of bureaucracy, reacting quickly to change, providing exceptional service and finding creative solutions to deliver smart advice.

We are part of the HPX Group, which was proudly named one of AFR BOSS Best Places to Work 2025. Within that group, Hamilton Locke was also recognised as Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 Australian Law Awards, a reflection of our commitment to doing things differently and creating an exceptional experience for both our people and clients.

We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle and Auckland, with our clients located across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia.

The role

We’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our market-leading Corporate Practice in Melbourne, recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Our Corporate team was recently ranked equal 2nd in the Mergermarket Australian M&A league tables for deal count in Q1 2025, reflecting the strength and momentum of our practice.

We offer broad work and development opportunities, while also giving you the space to specialise in areas you’re genuinely passionate about. With work spanning both domestic and international markets, you’ll advise corporations, private equity sponsors, founders and management teams across a wide range of industries.

We’re looking for someone:

• with 5+ years’ experience in a leading private practice environment;
• who has strong Corporate M&A experience;
• with a genuine passion for Corporate law;
• who wants a fantastic team culture;
• who wants to work directly with a senior practitioner;
• who wants to accelerate their career by working in a leading, growing, national M&A team; and
• with an entrepreneurial and innovative mind-set.

What’s in it for you

• Be mentored by leading M&A practitioners in a supportive environment, with access to quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities.
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A clear and transparent performance bonus scheme.
• An extra week’s leave, as part of our employee personal development program.
• A day of birthday leave.
• Support in building client relationships.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact talent@hpxgroup.com.au with any questions. Please note: we're unable to accept applications via email.

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit hamiltonlocke.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

Accessibility and Inclusion

At Hamilton Locke, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at talent@hpxgroup.com.au.

Agency submissions

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees — this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.

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