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.
- Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

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 Chance

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 environment.

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.

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📌 Banking & Finance Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 empire group
📍 New South Wales