Banking & Finance Lawyer | Top 20 Law Firm

Why work with empire group?

- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
- Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
- Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
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About the Firm

Our client is a premier, leading national Australian law firm delivering top-tier caliber work within a transparent, highly collaborative culture. Our client strips away the rigid bureaucracy of traditional top-tier firms, giving their lawyers authentic autonomy, true flexibility, and a direct path to progression.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth across their national platform, the firm is seeking a motivated 2 to 5 year PQE Lawyer to join their high-performing Sydney Banking & Finance team.

In this role, you will work side-by-side with the Partner who is a highly regarded industry expert specializing in complex corporate finance, structured property development finance, and security restructurings. You will gain immediate, hands-on exposure to high-profile matters, including syndicated and bilateral facilities, loan note subscriptions, and massive project finance portfolios.

Looking to pivot? We know excellent legal talent isn't one-size-fits-all. If you are a high-caliber Corporate or Commercial Lawyer with solid transactional experience, strong drafting skills, and a genuine desire to transition into a specialized Banking & Finance practice, my client would love to hear from you.

The firm will provide the comprehensive mentorship and technical training needed to successfully re-track your career.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft and negotiate bilateral/syndicated facility agreements and security documentation.
- Advise on complex financial structures, trust arrangements,



and PPSA matters.
- Conduct rigorous due diligence on major corporate transaction documents and construction/supply contracts.
- Manage property finance files for major institutional banks, property developers, and multinational corporations.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional corporate and real estate teams on major transactional milestones.

About You

- 2 to 5 years’ PQE gained within a reputable national, mid-tier, or boutique corporate law firm.
- Experience in Banking & Finance law OR a strong transactional background in Corporate / Commercial law with a desire to pivot.
- Sharp commercial acumen with the ability to provide pragmatic, strategic advice directly to sophisticated clients.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and project management capabilities.
- A team-first attitude who thrives in a collaborative, energetic, and high-performing workplace.

What’s on Offer

- Unrivalled Mentorship: Direct, daily access to the Partner to accelerate your professional development.
- Premium Quality Work: Work on high-stakes, headline-making domestic and international transactions.
- True Culture & Flexibility: A modern, inclusive workplace that respects your life outside of the office.
- Career Progression: Transparent, structured pathways toward Senior Associate and beyond.

Apply Now
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:
Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT1661138
Email: [email protected] (click to reveal email)
Phone: 0422 671 673 (click to reveal mobile)

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

I am a former lawyer and Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. With over 18 years of experience placing lawyers in law firms, I connect candidates to the roles that truly support their needs and their wants. I am passionate about helping lawyers at all stages of their careers and understand the complexity of navigating recruitment in this current market. If the above role isn’t what you are looking for, please reach out so I can assist you with finding the right one.

📌 Banking & Finance Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 empire group
📍 Sydney