Banking And Finance Associate / Senior Associate (Perth / Remote)

Bianca Calder - Associate - Law Staff; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work for interstate

26 weeks parental leave

Health and life insurance discounts

CPD and leadership development

Study leave and professional fees

Job summary

Leading national law firm in Perth seeks an Associate or Senior Associate with 4+ years PAE in Banking & Finance to join its growing practice. Remote options available for interstate candidates, with direct Partner involvement and career development opportunities.

You will work across energy, project finance, leveraged finance and cross-border transactions, promoting high-quality advisory services to major banks and corporate borrowers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PAE in front-end Banking & Finance, ideally in top-tier or highly regarded firm.
• Experience documenting, negotiating and completing finance transactions involving banks and financial institutions.
• Strong commercial judgement with practical, client-focused advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Energy, Resources & Project Finance transactions across Australia and internationally.
• Handle Leveraged & Acquisition Finance matters and related security structures.
• Counsel on Real Estate & Private Credit Finance and Cross-Border & Syndicated Finance.
• Support Debt Restructuring, Distressed Finance and Corporate & Trade Finance engagements.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Client relationships

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with 4+ years PAE to join its growing Banking & Finance practice in Perth. Applications are also welcomed from suitably experienced interstate lawyers interested in working remotely.

This is an opportunity to work directly with a highly regarded Banking & Finance Partner who brings more than 30 years of experience at leading Australian and international law firms. Recognised for their expertise in banking, project finance and debt capital markets, they have advised major financial institutions on multibillion-dollar transactions across the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.

You will join an expanding practice with a strong pipeline of international referrals, advising sophisticated clients on complex financing transactions across Australia and overseas. With direct Partner involvement and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues nationally, the role offers significant responsibility, exposure to high-quality work and genuine career development opportunities.

The Work

You will work across matters including:

• Energy, Resources & Project Finance – advising on major project financings across Australia and internationally, including mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and infrastructure developments.
• Leveraged & Acquisition Finance – acting on high-value corporate acquisitions, leveraged financing arrangements and associated security structures.
• Real Estate & Private Credit Finance – advising on property financing transactions involving banks, private credit funds and alternative lenders.
• Cross-Border & Syndicated Finance – advising on complex syndicated lending facilities and international financing arrangements involving major financial institutions.
• Debt Restructuring & Distressed Finance – advising on refinancing, debt restructurings and distressed debt transactions.
• Corporate & Trade Finance – advising on corporate lending, treasury arrangements and trade finance transactions.

The practice acts for major Australian and international banks, financial institutions and corporate borrowers, with particular strength in the resources, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Its growing international client base and involvement in nationally significant transactions provide an opportunity to develop a broad and sophisticated finance practice.

About You

• You will have 4+ years PAE in front-end Banking & Finance, ideally gained within a top-tier or highly regarded commercial law firm.
• You will bring demonstrated experience documenting, negotiating and completing finance transactions involving banks, financial institutions and other sophisticated lenders.
• Strong technical expertise, commercial judgement and the ability to deliver practical, client-focused advice will be important.
• You will be comfortable taking responsibility for transactions, working closely with Partners and managing client relationships.
• Experience across project finance, corporate lending, leveraged or acquisition finance, real estate finance or debt restructuring will be particularly relevant.

The priority is a capable and ambitious finance lawyer who is keen to broaden their transactional expertise and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct access to a highly experienced and recognised Banking & Finance Partner
• Exposure to complex, high-value Australian and international financing transactions
• Established national firm with a strong client base and clear career progression pathways
• Opportunity to develop expertise across a broad range of financing disciplines
• Flexibility for suitably experienced interstate candidates to work remotely
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and reduced working days
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave, with ongoing support for returning parents
• Comprehensive EAP including financial coaching, nutrition and sleep health support
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Fully subsidised gym memberships for legal practitioners
• Health and life insurance discounts
• Smart Salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Comprehensive CPD and leadership development programs
• Full-fee study assistance and additional study leave
• Competitive remuneration and annual performance reviews
• Employee referral program
• Pro bono opportunities and community service leave
• Active social program including firm and office events, sporting teams, book clubs and other initiatives
• Ongoing support of the Australian Disability Network and Diverse Women in Law

THE PROCESS

We offer flexible interview options, either in person or virtually via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or phone. Choose between a one-on-one discussion or panel interview, allowing you to present your experience and career goals in the format that suits you best.

Transparency is key, so you will receive a detailed information document by the end of our meeting to review at your leisure.