Associate / Senior Associate, Global Financial Markets, Australia

Job Description

• Advise on a wide range of financing transactions, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Work closely with partners and colleagues across global offices to deliver seamless, integrated client solutions
• Take an active role in transaction execution, including drafting, negotiation, and client management
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives
• Contribute to the development of junior lawyers and participate in knowledge sharing across the practice

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PQE (UK equivalent), with qualification in a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • General banking
  • Infrastructure / project finance
  • Leveraged finance
  • Restructuring
  • Asset finance
  • Structured finance
• Strong technical and transactional skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality legal advice
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across jurisdictions and cultures
• Excellent academic credentials and strong commercial acumen
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Proactive approach to business development and client relationship management
• Commitment to continuous learning, mentoring, and team contribution

Why Join Us

• Work on market-leading, high-profile transactions across Asia Pacific and globally
• Be part of a top-ranked, globally integrated practice with exceptional deal flow
• Access to structured career development, training, and international opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive culture with a strong focus on excellence and innovation

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

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Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

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