Why Baker McKenzie?

At Baker McKenzie not only do 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 know our people value flexibility around when and where they work. We are committed to offering a more adaptable way to work, and we call this bAgile. As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with an extensive range of wellbeing, recognition & benefits offerings.

For more information on our benefits click here.

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 market.

The Team

Baker McKenzie's Banking & Finance team is at the forefront of providing 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.

We have a market reputation for undertaking large financing transactions, including project finance for power, natural resources, telecommunications and infrastructure assets, syndicated corporate lending, leveraged finance, real estate and construction finance, funds finance, receivables finance and securitisation, structured finance, derivatives and debt capital markets, both in our domestic and overseas offices

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;
• a strong client service orientation;
• strong technical, drafting and commercial skills;
• business development aptitude, interest, and experience;
• relevant legal qualifications;
• 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 to take responsibility for this relationship;
• an ability to work well in a team environment (including across Australian offices and internationally);
• a willingness to learn; and
• a willingness to develop others through mentoring and sharing experiences.

About the Firm

At Baker McKenzie, we are different in the way we think, work and behave. The first local, truly global law firm in Australia, we commenced operations in Sydney in 1964, in Melbourne in 1982 and in Brisbane in 2014. 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.

Baker McKenzie Australia can offer you access to complex, market leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds–people who know the law and who understand business. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed.

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 fully contribute to the goals of the Firm. Our bAgile program encourages a range of flexible work opportunities for all. We invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in the recruitment process or in performing the requirements of this role.

Our application process

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.