Emerging Banking & Finance Lawyer — Debt Transactions

HPX Group Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Flexible working arrangements

Bonus scheme

Extra week’s leave

Birthday leave

Client relationships

Job summary

Hamilton Locke is seeking a lawyer to join its national Finance practice, focusing on debt-related transactions in Australia’s fast-growing alternative lending market. You’ll work on lender- and borrower-side matters, with mentoring from senior lawyers to develop drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, mentoring, flexible working arrangements and a strong team environment, offering exposure to corporate financings, asset-backed

Qualifications

• 1–2 years post-admission experience in banking and finance in Australia or internationally.
• Commercial and solutions-focused approach to legal drafting.
• Collaborative working style with a focus on professional development.
• Interest in a strong team culture.

Responsibilities

• Work on debt-related transactions with direct client contact.
• Draft, negotiate and manage transactions with mentoring from senior lawyers and partners.
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative Finance practice.

Skills

Banking & Finance experience

Legal drafting

Collaborative mindset

Client/team culture

Job description

Hamilton Locke is seeking a lawyer to join its national Finance practice, focusing on debt-related transactions in Australia’s fast-growing alternative lending market. You’ll work on lender- and borrower-side matters, with mentoring from senior lawyers to develop drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative culture, mentoring, flexible working arrangements and a strong team environment, offering exposure to corporate financings, asset-backed