Corporate Finance - Senior Associate

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2023.ashx

Our Team

Our Finance Solutions team operates within our national Capital Markets and Corporate line of business, and is a recognised market-leading practice, consistently rated in Chambers Global/Asia Pacific. They are a team of industry specialists led by partner James Mok and includes partners Matt Cunningham, Leigh De Jong and Amela McPherson among others. The team acts for major lenders, banking institutions and leading corporates across the full spectrum of financing transactions, including Corporate Finance, property finance, project finance, asset and structured finance.

Your Role

You will be working on a broad range of Corporate Finance matters spanning secured, unsecured, syndicated, club and bilateral transactions, both cross-border and domestic. You will enjoy a fascinating variety of legal work as part of a collaborative national team.

You will be part of a close, supportive team working closely with senior lawyers and Partners who will enable you to develop your professional brand as a lawyer.

More About You

We welcome applications from lawyers who have:

• ideally 3+ years legal experience in banking & finance with an interest in Corporate Finance, including institutional and corporate lending, syndications, acquisition and leveraged finance gained within a reputable commercial law firm or professional services firm
• strong drafting and communication skills
• ability to manage a busy file load and meet deadlines
• ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts
• a team player attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with other lawyers in the group

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact elisa.armiento@minterellison.com.

Sydney, AU