Banking & Finance / Structured Finance | Senior Associate
Tier 1 US Law Firm | Sydney | Salaries 25% above market
A Tier 1 US law firm in Sydney is continuing to expand its Banking & Finance / Structured Finance practice and is looking to add a Senior Associate as part of its 2026 growth plans.
This is a standout opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a lean, high-performing team, working directly with partners on complex, high-value transactions, well ahead of any formal hiring process.
The role
* Lead-level exposure to acquisition and corporate financings
* First-to-market structured finance transactions
* Bespoke, non-routine matters
* Broad exposure across securitisation, receivables, loans, private credit and fund finance
* Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one
Why senior associates move here
* Salaries circa 25%+ above comparable Australian firms
* Remuneration weighted heavily towards guaranteed base
* Sophisticated, often US-driven transactions
* Clear runway for progression as the practice scales
* A hands-on environment for senior associates who want autonomy, visibility, and influence — not layers
Conversations at this stage are confidential and exploratory, with partners keen to meet high-calibre Senior Associates over the coming weeks.