Solicitor / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

Hourglass Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied and challenging commercial work

Opportunities to build technicalexpert

Supportive mentors and colleagues

Scope to develop client relationships

Ongoing learning and careerdevelopment

Job summary

Hourglass Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor with 2–3 years’ PAE and a Senior Associate to join its Melbourne banking and finance team. The role offers exposure to complex transactions across corporate, property, infrastructure and acquisition-related matters with both Australian and international parties.

You will take a leading role in transactions, manage negotiations, maintain client relationships and support junior team members’ development in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in banking and finance law appropriate to your level of seniority
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear communication skills and sound commercial judgement
• A client-focused mindset and the ability to build lasting relationships
• Confidence managing competing priorities in a demanding environment
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working with others
• An interest in contributing to business growth and developing your professional network
• Openness to using emerging technology to improve legal work

Responsibilities

• Assist with and advise on financing transactions from initial stages through to completion
• Prepare, review and negotiate commercial and finance documentation
• Work with clients and other advisers to progress transactions efficiently
• Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical solutions
• Manage deadlines and coordinate multiple workstreams
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Participate in practice development and professional networking activities
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team development

Skills

Banking & finance law experience

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Commercial judgement

Client relationship-building

Prioritisation in a demanding env

Job description

About the role

A growing commercial law practice is seeking a Solicitor with 2–3 years' PAE and an experienced Senior Associate to join its Melbourne banking and finance team.

The practice advises a diverse client base across a range of lending and funding arrangements, spanning corporate, property, infrastructure and acquisition-related matters. The work offers exposure to complex transactions involving both Australian and international parties.

The level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with opportunities to take a leading role in transactions, manage negotiations, maintain client relationships and support the development of junior team members.

You will

• Assist with and advise on financing transactions from initial stages through to completion
• Prepare, review and negotiate commercial and finance documentation
• Work with clients and other advisers to progress transactions efficiently
• Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical solutions
• Manage deadlines and coordinate multiple workstreams
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Participate in practice development and professional networking activities
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and team development

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in banking and finance law appropriate to your level of seniority
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear communication skills and sound commercial judgement
• A client-focused mindset and the ability to build lasting relationships
• Confidence managing competing priorities in a demanding environment
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working with others
• An interest in contributing to business growth and developing your professional network
• Openness to using emerging technology to improve legal work

Benefits

• Varied and challenging commercial work
• Opportunities to build technical expertise and take on greater responsibility
• Supportive colleagues and access to experienced mentors
• Scope to develop client relationships and leadership capability
• Ongoing learning, career development and employee wellbeing initiatives

Additional information

• Advise sophisticated clients on significant financing arrangements
• Take ownership of work, develop strong commercial and client management skills
• Join a collaborative team offering mentorship and long-term career development