Solicitor/Senior Associate, Asset

We are seeking a talented Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our asset and structured finance team in Sydney.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on high-profile matters involving cross-border transactions and cutting-edge financing structures, and learn from Partners Steven Catanzariti and John Angus, as well as Executive Counsel Adam Parkin.

What you'll do

• Advise on a broad range of asset finance and structured finance transactions, including aviation, shipping, mining and equipment finance, as well as cash flow related financing.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex financing documentation, including loan agreements, security documents, and intercreditor arrangements.
• Play a key role in transactions from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to clients, anticipating risks and identifying innovative solutions.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers, fostering technical development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory developments.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology and AI tools to improve internal efficiencies and enhance client outcomes.

What you'll bring

• 3-7 years' experience as a lawyer, gained in a leading banking and finance practice.
• Whilst asset or structured finance is beneficial, we are also open to considering candidates with broader corporate finance experience.
• Strong academic results and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, client-focused approach and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• An innovative mindset, with a curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.

Why join us?

• Work on market-leading transactions with global reach.
• Access world-class training and career development opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive firm that values diversity and innovation.

The Finance Team

Our national finance practice acts for leading national and international banks and financial firms, as well as major corporates, sponsors and government, providing a rounded perspective and deep understanding of the market.

We have extensive experience in finance transactions at all levels and with varying transaction, security and document structures. Our practice covers secured and unsecured bilateral and syndicated lending transactions in the corporate, real estate, projects and acquisition space, debt capital markets, securitisation structured finance and asset finance. Our team regularly acts on the market leading transactions across these areas.

We also advise on the design and documentation of financial products and advise on the regulation of those products.

What you can expect from us

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager ) for a confidential discussion.