Associate - Banking & Finance

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Banking & Finance Associate to join its well regarded practice in Melbourne or Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance lawyer looking to work on high quality, complex transactions within a collaborative and well resourced national platform.

This role is suited to an Associate with 3–6 years’ post-admission experience in banking and finance. You will gain exposure to a broad range of transactions, including:

• Corporate and syndicated lending
• Acquisition and leveraged finance
• Property and development finance
• Project finance and infrastructure
• Funds and structured finance transactions
• Refinancings, restructures, and amendments
  
  You will be involved in all stages of transactions, from structuring and due diligence through to drafting, negotiation, and completion.
  
  Why Join This Firm?
  
  This firm offers the quality of a top-tier practice with a supportive and pragmatic culture. Associates are given meaningful responsibility, strong client exposure, and clear pathways for career progression.
  
  What’s on offer:
  
• High quality, complex finance work
• Direct partner and client access
• Clear and transparent career progression
• Competitive remuneration and performance incentives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous parental leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Pro bono opportunities and study support
• Active social and professional development programs
  
  About You
  
  You will ideally have:
  
• 3–6 years’ PQE in banking and finance
• Experience acting for lenders and/or borrowers
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage matters in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach
  
  Culture & Environment
  
  The firm is known for its inclusive, high performing culture. Lawyers are supported to do their best work while maintaining sustainable careers, with genuine investment in training, mentoring, and development.
  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Joseph Chalita on +61 2 8289 3125 for a confidential discussion.