The Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking & Finance Lawyer to join one of Australia's leading finance practices on a contract basis.

Working alongside one of the most successful and highly regarded partners in the banking and finance market, you will be joining a market-leading team that advises on some of APAC's most significant and complex financing transactions.

This role spans the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of legal documents, including syndicated facility agreements, common terms deeds, security trust and intercreditor deeds, as well as security and ancillary finance documents. The successful candidate will also coordinate lender trees and liaise with parties to manage matter completion and post-closing work.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- 4+ years' PQE gained at a reputable mid-tier, top-tier or international law firm
- Strong experience across global loans, leveraged finance and/or corporate finance matters
- Excellent technical skills and commercial acumen
- Recent private practice experience preferred
- Strong drafting, transaction management and stakeholder engagement skills

Lawyers with relevant high-quality in-house experience will also be considered, particularly those looking to return to private practice.

The Opportunity
We have a contractual (until February 2027) and permanent opportunity.

To Apply




Please apply online using the links in this advertisement.

You can also send your CV directly to ••••@empiregroup.com.au or call Jock Campbell on 04•• ••• 666 (Ref: 1673238)

All discussions will be in strict confidence and your CV details will not be passed to any third party or prospective employer until instructed by you.

About Us
empire group is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating around Australia

Why Work with Jock at empire group?

- Industry Expertise: As a lawyer, I bring firsthand insight into the profession, backed by a team with 175+ years of combined legal recruitment expertise.
- 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.
- 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.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally secure recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

📌 Global Loans Lawyer | 4+ PQE | Band 1 Practice (Melbourne)
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne