Senior Associate

19 hours 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. 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.

We advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. Our clients include high-profile private equity houses, Australian and international banks, and other financial institutions.

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 specialises in leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate finance, and corporate restructuring.

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. This role offers excellent training and career development opportunities.

Requirements
  • Experience in delivering technical advice in connection with leveraged and acquisition finance matters from a top-tier, national, or international private practice environment.
  • Admission 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 leading and supportive team.
  • 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
  • A world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals.
  • A market-leading leveraged and acquisition finance practice in Australia.
  • Excellent training and career development opportunities.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace.

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