Associate / Senior Associate, Global Financial Markets, Australia

Job Description

We are seeking a high-performing Associate (1–3 PQE) to join our Global Financial Markets (GFM) practice in Australia, based in Sydney or Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on market-leading, complex transactions as part of a globally integrated team.

Our Banking & Finance practice is ranked Band 1 globally, with more Band 1 rankings in Chambers Global than any other law firm. From our Australian offices, we advise on complex cross-border financings and “first-of-a-kind” mandates, many of which are recognised by leading industry awards.

We provide end-to-end financial services advice to borrowers, sponsors, lenders, advisers and intermediaries across a broad spectrum of financial products and sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and private capital.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

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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