Solicitor / Senior Associate - Leveraged Finance Expert

2 months ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or Senior Associate to work with our market-leading leveraged and acquisition finance team in Sydney. You will work with our team to advise clients on complex leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, providing expert legal counsel on financing M&A deals, event-driven transactions, and corporate restructurings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical advice on a range of leveraged and acquisition finance matters
  • Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service
  • Work collaboratively with the team to advise clients on complex transactions
  • Provide expert legal counsel on financing M&A deals, event-driven transactions, and corporate restructurings

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in delivering technical advice in connection with leveraged and acquisition finance matters
  • Admitted to practice in either Australia or New Zealand
  • Excellent academic record and strong legal skills
  • Proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our team
  • Ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team

About the Team

Our leveraged and acquisition finance practice advises on a wide variety of acquisition financings through the lifecycle of transactions. We are a leading leveraged and acquisition finance practice in Australia, and we work for high-profile clients, including many international and domestic private equity houses, as well as Australian and international banks and other financial institutions.

What We Offer

  • A world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals
  • A commitment to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation
  • A client-centred, commercially driven, and solution-focused approach
  • A unique opportunity to work with a market-leading leveraged and acquisition finance team
  • A chance to advise clients on complex transactions and provide expert legal counsel

Our Culture

We strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best while maintaining sustainable balance across your life. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, and Neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities.



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