Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Perth

About the job
We are seeking a mid level Solicitor with a background in general banking and finance, project and resources finance and/or restructuring & insolvency to join our busy team.

Our work
You will be responsible for challenging and complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. In this role you will perform primarily advisory and transactional work on complex transactional and general banking and finance transactions. Our clients range from major financial and government institutions, investment banks, financial advisors and regulators to industry groups and major corporations.

About the team
Our Banking & Finance team advise on a full range of finance, loans and restructuring transactions. We bring outstanding teamwork and in-depth knowledge to every transaction and work closely with each other and other colleagues around the firm. In this role you will work closely with Nathan Collins and Peixin Truong.

Nathan Collins has extensive acquisition and project financing experience in the energy and resources sector as well as experience in structured financing, restructuring and insolvency.

Nathan has featured in Best Lawyers every year since 2014 and has been named Lawyer of the Year in various categories. Nathan is consistently named as preeminent in the Banking & Finance category of Doyle's Guide.

Peixin Truong is a banking and finance and restructuring and insolvency specialist.  He acts on a broad range of local and international banking and finance transactions for major Australian and international financiers as well as for borrowers.  He has extensive acquisition and project financing experience in the energy and resources sector and also acts on formal and informal restructuring and insolvency transactions.  He was named as recommended in the Banking & Finance category of Doyle's Guide.  

You will have

• transactional finance experience gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team

• excellent analytical, communication and research skills, to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute advice

• strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability, you will play a role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with clients

• team focus, to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships

• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities, participating in industry related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks

• experience in drafting and familiarity with banking and finance documents.

Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters. 

Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver.

Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead. 

How to apply
Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.

For further information on this role, please contact Neil Street on
 
Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application, please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email

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