Autonomy-Driven Front-End Banking & Finance Lawyer

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JLegal is seeking a Lawyer with 2–6 years’ PAE to join its front-end banking and finance team in Sydney. You will run matters from instruction to settlement, draft and negotiate facility agreements, and advise on loan structures and security with increasing autonomy.

You will work closely with senior practitioners, supervise junior staff, and develop your commercial and technical skills in a collaborative, high-calibre environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a lawyer in Australia.
• 2–6 years’ PAE in banking and finance or related transactional practice.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating finance and security documentation.
• Solid grounding in front-end lending and security.
• Good knowledge of PPSA, security and settlement processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Commercial, solutions-focused approach to client service.

Responsibilities

• Act for lenders and sometimes borrowers on lending transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, guarantees, and related documents.
• Prepare and review mortgages and security instruments.
• Run conditions precedent, diligence, and settlement processes.
• Advise on loan structuring, security arrangements and risk.
• Coordinate settlements with clients, borrowers’ solicitors and brokers.
• Manage a portfolio with autonomy and client contact.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support staff as experience grows.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Front-end Lending

Drafting & Negotiation

PPSA Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Client Communication

Caseload Management

Commercial Mindset

Relationship Building

Education

Australian admission as lawyer

Job description

JLegal is seeking a Lawyer with 2–6 years’ PAE to join its front-end banking and finance team in Sydney. You will run matters from instruction to settlement, draft and negotiate facility agreements, and advise on loan structures and security with increasing autonomy.

You will work closely with senior practitioners, supervise junior staff, and develop your commercial and technical skills in a collaborative, high-calibre environment.