Associate / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

Associate / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance Description Why Baker McKenzie? At Baker McKenzie, we pride ourselves on leading pay and a great culture. Joining a leading global law firm provides unique development opportunities to grow in a highly supportive working environment throughout all stages of your life. We are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, known as bAgile. As a highly valued employee, we provide an extensive range of wellbeing, recognition & benefits offerings. The Role We have a fantastic opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate (3-8 years’ experience) to join our Banking & Finance team in Sydney. This role will involve working closely with the Banking & Finance partners and team on matters including, but not limited to, general finance, structured finance, loans, derivatives, and debt capital markets. The Team Baker McKenzie's Banking & Finance team provides commercially astute advice to major Australian and global clients. Our clients include local and overseas banks, investment banks, private equity houses, governments, and corporations for whom we act in relation to many types of financing including acquisition finance, project finance, construction finance, receivables financing, and securitisations both in Australia and overseas. What we're looking for:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Banking & Finance;
• A strong team player with delegation/supervision skills;
• Relevant experience in a top tier or leading international firm preferred;
• Strong technical, drafting, and commercial skills;
• Business development aptitude, interest, and experience;
• A strong academic background;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and research skills;
• A commitment to high work standards and strong attention to detail;
• An ability to demonstrate initiative and proactivity;
• An ability to develop strong relationships with clients and take responsibility for this relationship;
• An ability to work well in a team environment (including across Australian offices and internationally);
• A willingness to learn;
• A willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences.

About the Firm Baker McKenzie is the first local, truly global law firm in Australia, commencing operations in Sydney in 1964. Our lawyers work seamlessly with our global colleagues, collectively providing a capacity of more than 13,000 people, including over 6,500 lawyers who work alongside our clients to drive growth that is both sustainable and inclusive. Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm. Our mission is to foster an environment where individuals of every ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, carer status, and working style may succeed professionally and contribute to the goals of the Firm. Our bAgile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all. Our application process Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form. We encourage applications from all genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr