About this Role
A top-tier international law firm with a rapidly expanding Australian presence is seeking a talented Associate with 4+ years' experience in banking & finance law to join their high-performing finance team. Based in Sydney (or Melbourne on a case-by-case basis), this role offers the chance to work on some of the most complex and high-value transactions across the APAC region.
You will be involved in sophisticated cross-border and domestic financing matters across sectors including infrastructure, energy, real estate, and corporate. This includes documenting and closing a broad range of transactions such as:
Corporate and real estate finance
Project finance
Capital markets and securitisation
Acquisition and leveraged finance
Bilateral and syndicated lending
Asset and structured finance
You’ll work alongside senior lawyers on multi-jurisdictional deals, including multi-billion-dollar debt programs and high-profile financings.
4+ years PQE in banking & finance law, gained at a leading national or international firm
Experience across any of: corporate finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance, asset finance, capital markets or project finance
Strong technical and drafting skills, and ability to manage complex matters
Commercial acumen and interest in the broader market context of transactions
Collaborative, driven and adaptable, with a proactive and client-focused mindset
Work with leading lawyers on high-calibre, international transactions
A firm that embraces innovation, flexible work practices, and inclusion
Access to structured career development, client secondments and international mobility
High-performing yet down-to-earth and genuinely collaborative culture
Dress-for-your-day policy, mental wellness initiatives, and a strong commitment to wellbeing
Opportunities to contribute to social impact, D&I networks and firm-wide innovation projects
If you’re a driven finance lawyer seeking top-tier international work in a flexible, people-first environment, this is a rare opportunity to join a firm making a meaningful impact in the market.
For a confidential discussion, or to find out more, please get in touch directly or apply now.