Leveraged Finance Lawyer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hydrogen Group Full time $200,000 - $400,000 per year

Australian Lawyers – Leveraged Finance Associate (New York)

Salary: USD $260,000+ plus bonus

E-3 visa eligible

A top-tier US law firm is hiring associates with 3+ years of leveraged finance experience. The role is based in New York and sits within a nationally ranked finance team.

The group advises borrowers, lenders, sponsors, issuers, and agents across the capital structure. Lawyers work on domestic and cross-border deals and gain exposure to current market terms from all sides of the table.

What's needed:

  • Experience in acquisition finance, recapitalisations, and restructurings
  • Background advising borrowers, lenders, sponsors, or agents
  • Exposure to middle-market lending and alternative financiers is preferred
  • Ability to manage key parts of transactions from diligence to closing

Why apply:

  • Salary starts at USD $260,000, plus bonus
  • Work on high-value deals in a fast-paced US market
  • The E-3 visa offers a streamlined path for Australian citizens to live and work in the US

For more information and a private and confidential consultation please contact Lee Walker on or via E-mail

At Hydrogen we pride ourselves on building long term relationships with the candidates we work with, so even if you are not considering a move in the immediate future please don't hesitate to get in contact to discuss how to plan for the future. If you are interested in exploring your opportunities internationally, we are able to assist you.

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