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SalaryAbout Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history, celebrating its bicentenary in 2022. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit .
The Opportunity:
Ashurst offers a truly global, uniquely-focused Capital Markets practice which covers the full-range of products and transactions across Debt, Equity, Securitisation, Derivatives and Structured Finance. Our team works closely with our fully integrated finance transactions team of over 350 lawyers globally. Our unrivalled reputation is based on our technical expertise and track record of developing and bringing to market the most innovative, ground-breaking and cutting-edge structures at the forefront of the marketplace.
As a result of a growing pipeline of work we are looking to hire a Senior Associate/Counsel with global markets/derivatives experience.
Working on Australian and Asian financial market products you will advise clients on a wide variety of exchange traded and OTC derivatives, credit and equity linked products, repackagings, prime brokerage, securities lending and repos.
More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.
About You:
- Qualified lawyer with 5 or more years' post-qualification experience advising clients on a range of derivatives products including;
- Netting opinions and collateral arrangements
- Hedging domestic and cross-border loan financing, securitisation and other financing deals
- Structured products and derivatives involving Australian underlying securities or collateral
- Local derivatives documentation assistance to banks and corporates
- Strong technical skills in relation to finance law
- Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs
- A commercial approach and an ability to negotiate effectively
- A collaborative attitude to working within large teams and with colleagues at all levels
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
- competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- complimentary gym memberships;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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Job Description - GM SA Jan 24
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