Broad finance exposure across lending, property and corporate finance.
Genuine autonomy with direct client contact and ownership of matters.
Excellent career progression within a growing national finance practice.
About your new employer:
Highly regarded firm known for its expertise in
commercial litigation, dispute resolution, and insolvency
Acts for a
broad client base
, including SMEs, directors, international businesses, and not-for-profit organisations
Reputation for
strategic, commercially-focused advice
and exceptional advocacy in complex matters before the Supreme and Federal Courts
Offers a
collaborative, close-knit team environment
with a strong focus on mentoring and career development
Committed to
work-life balance
About the role:
Manage a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, property and construction finance, asset finance and corporate finance.
Draft, review and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, guarantees and related finance documentation.
Advise on PPSA, security structures, real property and corporations law issues arising from financing transactions.
Manage due diligence, conditions precedent and settlement processes.
Act for lenders and borrowers across a diverse range of financing transactions.
Take ownership of matters from initial instructions through to completion, with direct client contact and autonomy.




Work closely with senior lawyers and principals across related practice areas.
Contribute to the continued growth and development of the banking and finance practice.
The ideal candidate:
Lawyer or Associate with at least 3+ years' PQE in banking and finance law
Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating finance and security documentation.
Sound understanding of secured lending, PPSA and security structures.
Ability to manage matters independently, with strong commercial judgement.
Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Experience in financial services regulation, including the Banking Code of Practice or NCCP, is advantageous but not essential.
Admitted as an Australian Lawyer with a current practising certificate.
Why work with us?
We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.
Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.
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📌 Lawyer: Banking & Finance (Sydney)
🏢 Naiman Clarke
📍 Sydney