Henley Reid is exclusively retained by a leading investment and lending group to appoint a Finance Lawyer with approximately 2 years' PAE to join its legal team.The group manages a substantial portfolio of institutional capital and has an established presence across the Australian and offshore investment and lending markets.This is a unique opportunity for a junior banking and finance lawyer to move into a highly commercial and exciting in-house role to work closely with experienced investment professionals and senior legal advisers.
You will gain direct exposure to the origination, structuring and execution of lending transactions across real estate finance, broader private credit and selected leveraged finance matters.The RoleThe role offers broad exposure across the full lifecycle of financing transactions, from initial engagement and term sheet preparation through to credit approval, documentation, execution and post-transaction management.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal support on the origination, structuring and execution of private credit transactions, with a strong focus on real estate finance and additional exposure to leveraged financeAssist with the preparation, review and negotiation of term sheets and confidentiality agreementsSupport internal credit approval processes and reconcile approved commercial terms against transaction documentsAssist with the structuring, negotiation, documentation and execution of financing transactionsInstruct and manage external legal counsel throughout the transaction processCoordinate legal conditions precedent, including the review of due diligence reports and legal opinionsPrepare loan variation documentation and other transaction-related materialsDraft and negotiate amendments, consents,



waivers and releasesAdvise internal stakeholders on contractual rights and obligationsAssist with workout and enforcement matters where requiredWork closely with investment professionals and other internal stakeholders to facilitate the timely execution of transactionsAbout YouApproximately 2 years' PAE gained in the banking and finance practice of a leading law firmExperience advising on lending transactions, with exposure to real estate finance, with private credit and/or leveraged finance highly regardedA sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to lendingStrong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skillsCommercially minded, responsive and comfortable working directly with internal stakeholdersAble to manage competing priorities and take ownership of mattersHigh attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality workCollaborative, adaptable and keen to develop within a sophisticated investment environmentThis is a particularly attractive opportunity for a junior finance lawyer seeking to move in-house while continuing to develop strong transactional skills.
The role offers close involvement in sophisticated lending transactions, direct exposure to investment decision-makers and the prospect to build a long-term career within an established investment and lending organisation.Henley Reid treats all candidate enquiries and applications on a confidential basis.
We are committed to conducting every search with professionalism, discretion and respect, and work with candidates and clients who share these values.
While every application is carefully considered, we may not be able to respond individually where a candidate's experience does not closely match the requirements of the role.
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📌 Junior Banking Lawyer 2 Pae - Leading Investment And Lending Group (Sydney)
🏢 Henley Reid
📍 Sydney