Lawyer / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clayton Utz Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a talented senior lawyer or senior associate to our leading Banking & Finance team in Sydney.

Working collaboratively with highly regarded partner Graeme Tucker, as well as other partners and senior practitioners across our broader Transactions group, you will enjoy working on a diverse range of complex matters spanning corporate, structured and asset-based financing transactions, as well as restructuring and special situations.

As a key member of the team, you will act for a variety of lenders and financiers including commercial and investment banks, credit funds and other institutional financial services entities.

You will play a lead role running transactions, with significant client exposure.  You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers, contribute to their development and help shape the future of the practice.

About You

  • 4+ years legal practice experience, gained within a reputable Banking & Finance practice at a reputable commercial law firm

  • Demonstrated experience with Corporate or Structured financing (lender side)

  • Some experience with, or desire to learn, front-end restructuring would be highly regarded

  • Strong academic performance

  • Strong project management skills and the ability to run matters with autonomy and efficiency

  • Ability and willingness to mentor graduates and junior team members

What Can We Offer?

  • Impactful Work:  Work on meaningful and career-defining matters that shape business and industry.

  • Career Growth:  Merit-based promotion pathways, backed and supported by partners who invest in your success.

  • Culture and Environment: Be part of a truly collegiate workplace that values connection and collaboration.  Clayton Utz is known amongst the Australian legal landscape for it's diverse and inclusive culture.

  • Reward and Recognition:  Market-leading financial incentives including a competitive remuneration and bonus structure that rewards high performance. We also offer up to 26 weeks paid parental leave with paid superannuation, with flexibility and inclusivity in mind.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or 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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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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