Senior Associate - Banking & Finance | Sydney
Join a leading national law firm with one of Australia's most respected Banking & Finance practices.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking & Finance Senior Associate to join the Sydney office of a leading national law firm. This highly regarded practice acts for major Australian banks, non-bank lenders, corporate borrowers and government entities on complex, high-value finance transactions across a diverse range of industries.
The team has built an exceptional reputation for delivering commercially focused advice and consistently providing outstanding service to its clients. You'll be joining a collaborative national practice that values technical excellence, teamwork and long-term career development.
The Opportunity
Working closely with highly respected partners and senior lawyers across Sydney and Brisbane, you'll advise on a broad range of sophisticated banking and finance matters while enjoying genuine client contact and the opportunity to take ownership of significant transactions.
Your work will include advising on:
- Corporate and property finance transactions
- Secured lending and syndicated facilities
- Transaction structuring and due diligence
- Facility and security documentation
- Legislative and regulatory compliance
- Complex advisory matters across multiple industries including real estate, agribusiness, healthcare, education, government, resources and technology
As a senior member of the team, you'll also mentor junior lawyers, contribute to business development initiatives and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice. About You To be successful, you will have:
- Approximately 7-10 years' post-admission experience in Banking & Finance
- Experience gained within a recognised commercial law firm
- Strong technical skills and commercial judgement
- The ability to manage transactions with a high degree of autonomy
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in mentoring others
- A desire to continue developing your career within a high-performing national team
Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a firm that combines premium legal work with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.
You will enjoy
- High-quality work for leading financial institutions and corporate clients
- Direct access to highly regarded partners
- Meaningful client responsibility from day one
- A cooperative and inclusive team environment
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development
- Genuine opportunities to build your profile and contribute to business development
- Clear pathways for career progression within a growing national practice
If you're looking to take the next step in your Banking & Finance career and join a team known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and outstanding client work, we'd love to hear from you. CONTACT DETAILS For a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Waldock on [0439 396 626](tel:0439 396 626) or karen.waldock @mbs-recruitment.com. Please send CVs in Word format only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Senior Associate - Finance (Sydney)
🏢 MBS
📍 Sydney