Solicitor / Senior Associate - Leveraged Finance Expert

1 month 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, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Our Banking & Finance group is ranked as a Band 1 Banking & Finance Firm by Legal 500 and ranked a Band 1 Banking & Finance and Acquisition Finance Firm by Chambers Asia Pacific.

The Opportunity

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Solicitor or Senior Associate to work with Hayley Neilson, Partner, in our market leading leveraged and acquisition finance team in Sydney.

Hayley is the Co-Head of the Private Equity practice and Head of the National Leveraged Finance practice. She is a finance partner in our Sydney firm and specialises in leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate finance and corporate restructuring.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will work with Hayley and the team to advise clients on complex leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. You will provide expert legal counsel on financing M&A deals, event-driven transactions, and corporate restructurings. You will maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrable experience in delivering technical advice in connection with a range of leveraged and acquisition finance matters from a top tier, national or international private practice environment.
  • Been admitted to practice in either Australia or New Zealand.
  • An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset.
  • A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
  • An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team.

What We Offer

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

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. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

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