Law Graduate

The Firm

The firm is a leading commercial law practice recognised for handling complex legal matters, high-stakes transactions and significant disputes. It acts for entrepreneurial businesses, major corporates, investment banks, private clients and global financial institutions.

With a long-standing reputation for innovation and a distinctive generalist specialist model, the firm develops lawyers who can operate across diverse and sophisticated legal issues. Its practitioners work closely across practice groups, gaining broad exposure and accelerated development through hands-on involvement in substantial matters.

The firm is deeply engaged in public interest work, major commercial transactions and cross-border matters. Its collaborative structure and commitment to excellence create an environment where high-performing graduates can build an exceptional foundation for a long-term career in commercial law.

The Role

The firm is seeking an exceptional graduate to join its Banking & Finance team in Sydney. This role forms part of a national graduate cohort and includes Practical Legal Training delivered in-house.

The successful candidate will work on a wide range of financing transactions, including:

• Corporate and property finance


• Structured and project finance


• Capital raisings


• Restructuring and recapitalisations


• Solvent and insolvent finance matters

The Banking & Finance team advises both lenders and borrowers, including domestic and international banks, private equity funds, institutional investors, private family groups and corporates. The role offers significant exposure to complex, high-value transactions and the opportunity to work closely with practitioners across commercial, insolvency, tax, property and construction teams.

Graduates will be actively involved in drafting, research, due diligence, transaction support and client communication. They will receive direct supervision from Partners and gain early responsibility on matters.

The Candidate

The firm is seeking an academically outstanding graduate who consistently performs at a high standard and thrives in a demanding environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Distinction average or above across their law degree


• Strong results in Banking & Finance law and a genuine interest in the field


• Experience at a top-tier, global or large national law firm is essential


• Prior experience in a finance team within private practice is desirable but not essential


• Highly developed analytical ability and strong commercial judgement


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Meticulous attention to detail


• The ability to identify key issues quickly and think strategically


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams


• A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership of work


• A genuine commitment to building a career in commercial law

Benefits

• Competitive salary package


• This role is full-time in the office with no work from home


• Comprehensive in-house supervised legal training delivered by Partners


• Structured professional development throughout the graduate year


• Fully subsidised corporate gym membership and wellness program


• On-site subsidised café


• Central CBD office location


• Free legal services for wills, estate planning and conveyancing


• Discounted corporate health insurance

Apply using an MS Word copy of your CV and email your academic transcript to kalinda@people2people.com.au. Kalinda will be in touch to discuss further.