Banking & Finance Lawyer | 4+ PQE | Elite Top-Tier Team | Contract Opportunity
An exceptional chance 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 the country's most significant and complex financing transactions.
Due to an ongoing period of high deal volume, we are seeking a talented lawyer with 4+ years' PQE and strong experience in global loans, leveraged finance and/or corporate finance transactions.
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
This contract role offers the chance to:
- Work within a premier banking and finance team
- Gain exposure to complex, high-profile transactions
- Work closely with one of the leading partners in the Australian market
- Strengthen your top-tier credentials in a collaborative and high-performing environment
- Join a team with a strong pipeline of work and the potential for the assignment to be extended through to February 2027 ( and potentially perm)
If you are an ambitious Banking & Finance Lawyer looking for a high-calibre contract opportunity with a standout team, we would love to hear from you.
For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Karen Horovitz CALL: (phone hidden) or EMAIL
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Karen is a Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is passionate about helping legal professionals find the right role. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!
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- Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
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- Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
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📌 Banking & Finance Lawyer | 4+ PQE | Top-Tier (Sydney)
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