Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

The role

Are you tired of the bureaucracy and politics of big firms, but still want to work on quality transactions? We’re looking for a Senior Associate to join our rapidly expanding Banking & Finance team. We’re a diverse group, and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard-working and fun.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to work closely with Luke McShane. Luke is an experienced banking and finance lawyer, with a particular focus on the project financing of mining, resources and infrastructure projects within Australia and overseas. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of non-bank lenders investing in the real estate sector including residual stock loans, first mortgage finance, secured mezzanine finance and preferred equity investments. The team works with a variety of non-bank lenders including boutique fund managers, dedicated property development funders, multi-family investment houses and private lender syndicates.

We’re looking for someone:

• admitted as a Lawyer
• with 5+ years’ experience
• with Banking & Finance experience
• with a genuine passion for problem solving and thinking outside the box
• that is keen to be involved in mentoring junior members of staff
• wanting a fantastic team culture
• with an entrepreneurial and innovative mind-set

The firm

Hamilton Locke is an exciting, rapidly growing corporate law firm with a strong and rapidly growing client base. Our Banking & Finance practice advises major trading and investment banks, syndicates, credit funds and public and private companies in relation to various high-profile syndicated, bilateral and structured finance transaction.

We are in an unprecedented period of rapid growth and opportunities and are looking to expand even further.

Our people experience

We put our people experience at the centre of everything we do. We aim to increase 'wow' moments and eliminate rub-points. How do we do this? Find out here: https://www.hamiltonlocke.com.au/working-us

What’s in it for you

• Be mentored in a supportive environment, with access to quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities.
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the firm’s ESOP.
• A clear and transparent performance bonus scheme.
• An extra week’s leave, as part of our employee personal development program.
• Full-day birthday leave.
• Access to state-of-the-art software and technology.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.

Accessibility and Inclusion

At Hamilton Locke, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at talent@hpxgroup.com.au.

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