Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clayton Utz Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

The Opportunity

We currently have a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our growing Project Finance team in Sydney. This role will see you working closely with Partners

Brendan Smith

and

Tim Stanton

as well as other senior practitioners across our Projects group nationally, focusing on project finance.

In this role you will advise domestic and global sponsors, financiers, borrowers and listed corporates on the project financing of major energy, infrastructure and resources projects both in Australia and internationally. You will also have exposure to acquisition and corporate finance and debt capital markets financing. You will play a key role on market leading transactions, with a current focus on energy transition. You will also assist in the mentorship of junior lawyers, helping to shape the future of the team.

As a senior lawyer in this team, you will have the opportunity to learn from and build your own brand alongside highly regarded market-leading partners with extensive top-tier credentials, who are invested in your growth and success.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will have at least 5 years' experience as an Australian qualified lawyer at a leading commercial law firm, gained within a ranked Project Finance practice. You will also have:

  • Exceptional technical legal skills including contract drafting and negotiation;
  • Commercial awareness and a drive for providing exceptional client service;
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to run matters efficiently to a high standard;
  • A collegiate attitude towards working collaboratively with other team members and practice groups;
  • Aptitude for business development and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice; and
  • Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John,

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to

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For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.

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