Join our market-leading Banking & Finance team working with Yuen-Yee Cho, Dan Flanagan, Zoe Anderson and Stephen Sharpe on the most complex and high-profile finance transactions in the market.

Our team advises on a broad range of matters across acquisition/leveraged, corporate and digital infrastructure financings, private capital and debt restructurings. They work across a wide range of debt products, including senior bank debt, mezzanine debt, unitranche facilities, syndicated Term Loan Bs, holdco and subordinated financings, and bring deep expertise to structuring and negotiating terms across those products.

Our client base is broad and sophisticated. You will work with global and domestic private equity sponsors, major corporates (including in the digital infrastructure space such as data centres and neoclouds), banks, investment banks, and private debt funds on domestic, international and cross-border matters.

Widely recognised as a leading practice in acquisition/leveraged, corporate and digital infrastructure financings, our team is known for combining strong technical excellence with sound commercial judgement. Our team has a culture of high performance, continuous learning and real teamwork, with a strong focus on training and development so lawyers build into well-rounded finance practitioners.

The role

You will work closely with the partners and take a hands-on role in the structuring and execution of complex transactions. You will:

- advise lenders, borrowers, sponsors and corporates on leading edge financing transactions
- draft and negotiate facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and security documents
- assist on refinancings, private capital transactions and debt restructurings
- manage key transaction workstreams and help drive deal execution
- build strong client relationships and contribute to business development
- mentor junior lawyers and support team development at Senior Associate level

About you





You will be a Solicitor (2–4 PQE) or a Senior Associate from a top-tier, international or strong mid-tier firm with experience in banking and finance.

You will bring:

- robust technical, drafting and analytical skills
- experience across leveraged, acquisition or corporate finance transactions
- commercial judgement and a practical approach
- a strong client service mindset
- enthusiasm for deal work and the finance market more broadly
- a collaborative style, team focus and a good sense of humour

Why this role
In our Tier 1 banking and finance practice, you will experience premium work, broad exposure to financing products and consistent deal flow, with a clear development path and early hands-on responsibility.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible,



ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, [email protected]
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected]

📌 Solicitor / Senior Associate – Banking & Finance (Acquisition, Leveraged & Corporate Finance) (Sydney)
🏢 Mallesons
📍 Sydney