Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

About The Role

We have a rare opportunity to join our leading Banking & Finance team in Sydney, working closely with partners Alex Schlosser and Kate O'Donovan on some of the largest and most complex financing transactions in the market.

The team regularly advises on acquisition finance and leveraged buyouts and large-scale corporate syndicated lending. The team's client base includes leading private equity sponsors, major investment banks, Australian and international financial institutions, credit funds,  and listed and unlisted corporate borrowers — giving you genuine exposure to both lender-side and borrower-side work on high-value, market-shaping deals.

As a senior member of the team, you will benefit from playing a lead role in challenging and rewarding work that gives you plenty of access to clients. You will be empowered and supported to build your own profile and practice through the dedicated mentorship of senior partners, as well as through our leadership development programs and other career networking opportunities.  

You will also play an active role supervising and developing junior lawyers within the team, and contributing to business development and client relationship activities, including pitches and thought leadership.

About You

We are keen to speak to talented lawyers who have:

• Minimum 6 years' post-admission experience, gained at a top-tier or leading international law firm

• Strong technical grounding in banking and finance law, with specific experience in leveraged and/or acquisition finance

• Proven ability to proactively manage transactions and client relationships with a solid degree of autonomy

• A commercial, solutions-focused approach and very strong drafting and negotiation skills

• A collaborative working style, with a genuine interest in developing junior talent.

Why Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz gives you the opportunity to work on landmark transactions for leading domestic and global clients, alongside partners recognised as market leaders by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and AFR Best Lawyers. We offer genuine flexibility, a strong learning and development program, and cutting-edge technology to keep your legal skills sharp and ahead of the curve.

In addition to the best work, we offer market leading benefits that support your health and wellbeing.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [email protected].

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Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.