Transactional Banking & Finance Lawyer | Senior Associate

PwC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a senior banking and finance lawyer to deliver commercially focused advice across project, acquisition, corporate and real estate finance. You’ll work with borrower and financier clients, drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents and providing strategic guidance.

Join PwC’s multidisciplinary teams across the global network, mentoring junior lawyers and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Transactional banking and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and cross-border financing.
• Excellent contract drafting skills.
• Commercial judgement and practical approach to advice.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on banking, asset and project financing and related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents with commercial insight.
• Provide strategic legal advice informed by technical knowledge.
• Build relationships across PwC teams and clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers to strengthen the team.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Cross-border Finance

Contract Drafting

Commercial Judgement

Communication

Team Leadership

Mentoring Juniors

Organization

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Legal Services - Employment & Pensions

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Trusted legal advice combines technical depth, commercial judgement and a clear understanding of what matters to clients. As a transactional banking and finance lawyer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering commercially focused advice on complex financing transactions, working with borrower and financier clients across project finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance and real estate finance.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Advise clients on a broad range of matters within general banking, asset finance, project finance, corporate finance, acquisition finance and/or real estate finance.
• Deliver commercially focused strategic legal advice informed by strong technical knowledge and an understanding of practical considerations.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents with technical ability and commercial insight.
• Apply strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish yourself as a trusted adviser to clients and colleagues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the PwC global network in Energy Transition, Debt and Capital Advisory, Business Recovery Services, Wealth, Deals and Tax.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the legal practice and across other PwC teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, supporting their professional development and strengthening the team’s capability.

What we’re looking for:

Core skills

• Transactional legal experience in the banking and finance sector.
• Strong technical legal knowledge and expertise in domestic and cross border financing transactions.
• Exceptional contract drafting skills.
• Commercial judgement and an agile, practical approach to legal advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Leadership capability, including experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Strong organization skills with an ability to work with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Desirable skills

• Experience across one or more of general banking, asset finance, project finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance or real estate finance.
• Ideally, three to twelve years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance.
• Cross border and international experience.
• Insolvency/restructuring experience.
• Willingness to work alongside other PwC teams.

Don’t meet these requirements? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A culture valuing diverse perspectives, empowering leaders to drive innovation and collaboration, learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you’re shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time arrangements.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Conflict Resolution, Contract Drafting, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Relations, Employee Terminations, Employment Claims, Employment Law Counseling, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance, Human Resources (HR) Policies, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity {+ 23 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

December 11, 2026