Senior Associate or Special Counsel| Banking and 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 or Special Counsel 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
• 5+ years’ Banking & Finance experience
• A genuine passion for problem solving and thinking outside the box
• Keen to be involved in mentoring junior members of staff
• Wanting a fantastic team culture
• 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

Hamilton Locke is a law firm with a difference working to evolve the traditional business model. We have built a high-growth, people-centric business that maximises our 'people experience' (PX) and believe this delivers the best 'client experience' (CX). We foster a vibrant culture, putting our people at the forefront of everything we do.

We are agile and flexible in our approach, with innovative state-of-the-art systems and technology that frees up our team from bureaucracy and administration. We actively develop a culture that supports employee health, wellness and development.

Put simply, we have created a work environment based on respect, trust, development, collaboration and innovation. This allows our people to grow and be the best version of themselves. In turn, this enables our people to do their best work, which ultimately makes our clients happy. This is a win-win-win.

We put our people’s experience at the centre of everything we do.

We are more than just a law firm.

How do we do this?

Find out more here: hamiltonlocke.com.au/culture/

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?

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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 ***email_hidden***.