Lawyer / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

About the role

A leading Banking & Finance team in Sydney is looking for a mid-level or senior lawyer to work closely with partner Kathy Santikos on high-impact financing transactions. The work covers social impact loans, lending for social and affordable housing and build-to-rent projects, corporate and real estate finance, defence-related work and complex structured deals.

You will have direct access to lender and borrower work across a diverse domestic and international client base, from major financial institutions and credit funds to listed corporates, developers, government agencies and sovereign wealth funds. You will also collaborate across Corporate, Real Estate, Tax and Environment and Sustainable Development practices.

Required profile

• 3+ years of post-admission experience in banking and finance from a reputable commercial firm
• Sharp technical skills and careful attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset and curiosity to keep learning and growing
• Proactive approach, taking ownership of your work and asking questions

What we offer

• Work on landmark transactions for leading domestic and global clients, alongside partners recognised by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and AFR Best Lawyers
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Hands-on mentorship from partners invested in your development
• Investment in technology and tools
• Wellbeing-first culture with market-leading benefits

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