Associate

Associate Lawyer - Global Financial Markets

Join a top tier international law firm as a 3-5 year PQE Associate in a market leading Global Financial Markets team based in Sydney, working on complex cross border transactions for major financial institutions and corporates.

The Firm

This top-tier global law firm has a long established global presence and is recognised for advising on high value and market defining matters across key financial centres worldwide. Its Sydney office is known for technical excellence, a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to innovation, including the integration of advanced legal technology.

Lawyers benefit from a supportive environment that emphasises continuous learning, wellbeing and inclusion.

The Role

The firm is seeking an Australian qualified Associate Lawyer to join its Global Financial Markets team on a full time permanent basis. Working with partners and senior lawyers locally and overseas, the successful candidate will:

• Advise financial institutions and corporates on a wide range of global financial markets and international capital markets transactions


• Work on complex funding arrangements, capital markets issuances and cross border documentation


• Support clients with risk management matters including derivatives and structured products


• Contribute to work in growing areas such as sustainable finance and digital bond transactions


• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of transaction documents with precision and commercial insight


• Coordinate with colleagues across practices and jurisdictions to deliver seamless service


• Assist with business development, client pitches and thought leadership


• Participate in knowledge sharing and contribute to team development

This role provides exposure to high profile transactions, cross border work and early opportunities to build strong client relationships.

The Candidate

• Australian admission with approximately 3-5 years PQE gained in a top tier or highly regarded international firm


• Experience in global financial markets, international capital markets or closely aligned banking and finance work


• Strong academic results and excellent legal analysis skills


• High level drafting ability and strong attention to detail


• A proactive, resilient and curious mindset, with a commitment to ongoing learning


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced environment


• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships


• Commercial acumen and an interest in financial markets and economic trends


• Sound judgment, integrity and professionalism


• Candidates overseas who are considering a return to Sydney are also welcome to apply

Benefits

• A truly international platform and exposure to market leading transactions


• Hybrid working arrangements including regular work from home flexibility


• Structured training at both local and global levels


• Opportunities for national and international secondments


• A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture


• Regular social events, wellbeing initiatives and access to an employee assistance program


• Competitive remuneration and clear career progression pathways

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please contact Kalinda Campbell, Senior Consultant, Permanent Legal, on 02 8270 9715 or kalinda@people2people.com.au.

Please apply using a Microsoft Word version of your CV.