Associate - Banking & Finance - Sydney

• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Flexible 3:2 work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

You'll be central to a team led by Keith Loke (Partner) providing market-leading bespoke advice to governments, global banks, private credit and other investment funds, and domestic and multinational corporations on intricate domestic and cross-border multi-tiered multi-sourced structured financings and workouts. You'll be working on complicated multipartite, intercreditor, security, government co-funding and other commercial arrangements. Keith holds a national energy, resources, transport and infrastructure finance practices.

We're looking for a lawyer between 2 - 5 years' post-qualification experience in banking and finance law, or equivalent experience. You'll bring technical and communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in complex structured financing work. In return, you'll be supported by experienced mentors, enjoy a strong team culture, and have access to excellent career development opportunities.

You'll be busy with

• Work on market-leading deals with top-tier clients
• Learn from experienced partners and senior lawyers
• Supportive team culture with a focus on development and growth

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 2 - 5 years' PQE in banking and finance law, or equivalent experience
• A strong interest in complex finance transactions
• Excellent technical, communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways:
  Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location:
  Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform
  : Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Prestige:
  Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.