JS Careers are pleased to be assisting a leading Australian private credit firm on a senior legal hire, ideally based in Sydney or Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior banking & finance lawyer to play a key role across the companies investment activities, corporate matters and legal strategy.

The Prospect The role will provide legal leadership across a broad range of transactions, including origination, structuring, due diligence, execution, portfolio management, restructurings and exits. You will work closely with Head of Legal and the broader company to provide pragmatic legal advice that supports investment decision-making and commercial outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include
Leading legal strategy and execution on private credit transactions
Advising on debt financing, structured finance, corporate finance and complex investment structures
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, investment agreements and associated transaction documentation
Advising on portfolio matters including restructurings, amendments, waivers, defaults and enforcement
Supporting investment teams through due diligence, execution and ongoing portfolio management




Providing strategic legal advice on corporate, regulatory and governance matters
Managing and overseeing external legal advisers
Identifying and managing legal and regulatory risk across the investment platform
Contributing to the development of legal processes, precedents and governance frameworks
Working closely with senior leadership on strategic and commercially significant matters

About you You will be an Australian-qualified lawyer with ideally 10+ years of experience gained within a leading law firm, financial institution or comparable in-house environment.

The ideal candidate will have:
Strong experience advising on debt financing transactions
Experience in leveraged finance, structured finance, corporate finance or asset finance
Solid commercial judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with investment objectives
The confidence to operate directly with senior specialists and executives
A pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to operate in a fast-paced investment environment

If you are a senior banking lawyer interested in this chance, please reach out to Henry Smith or Georgia Hawley for a confidential conversation.

📌 Senior Legal Counsel Banking & Finance Sydney (Australia)
🏢 JS Careers
📍 Australia