Banking and Finance Lawyer

Our Central Corporate legal team, within Macquarie's Legal and Governance Group, provides legal advice and services to the whole of Macquarie, with a significant focus on supporting Macquarie's Group Treasury function. This includes supporting Group Treasury's funding, capital, group structure and transactions activities. The team also advises on a range of other corporate, banking, prudential and regulatory matters.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

You will work closely with a high performing team of senior legal counsel in a strategic role on transactional, advisory and project work reflecting Macquarie's global footprint and organisation.

You will play a lead role in supporting the Group Treasury relationship, and work within a collaborative team to deliver on Group Treasury's pipeline of work, including funding transactions (private placements, bond issuances; syndicated and corporate facilities) and broader Group Treasury initiatives.

This role provides an opportunity to explore a diverse career path and grants access to the senior executive team, as well as leading internal and external experts.

What you offer

• Minimum 5 years' PQE gained within a transactional banking and finance team – general corporate finance or other relevant experience (e.g. DCM or acquisition/asset finance) will be considered – the role will offer you the opportunity to apply your existing technical skills while developing new expertise
• Demonstrable legal technical skills, for example, advising on banking law or financial services regulation
• A high level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well within a team environment whilst proactively taking ownership for projects and meeting deadlines
• Strong communication skills, capable of quickly understanding and conveying complex legal and regulatory issues, including ability to effectively influence senior management and stakeholders.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks' paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About the Legal Governance Group

Our Legal and Governance Group is a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people. Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.