Solicitor (1-3 Yrs PQE) – Banking & Finance – Melbourne
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Our Melbourne Banking & Finance team is recruiting a Solicitor to work closely with Anne‑Marie Neagle and Ian Paterson.
We are keen to hear from banking and finance lawyers with 1‑3 years’ experience who are interested in learning about and specialising in securitisation and debt capital markets. We will provide training in these specialities.
KWM supports flexible work arrangements, and we welcome candidates who want to work part‑time or full‑time.
About the role
Our team advises on a full range of financial products across securitisation and debt capital markets. This role will see you draft and structure transactions for clients across different asset classes and programmes. Our clients range from major financial and government institutions, investment banks, financial advisors and regulators to industry groups, financiers and corporations.
We bring outstanding teamwork and in‑depth knowledge to every transaction and work closely with each other and other colleagues around the firm.
About you
You will bring a world view, and a curiosity about the macro events and indicators that matter to our clients. You will be commercially astute and savvy and passionate about delivering a first‑rate client experience and building long‑term, sustainable client relationships.
You will have
* Banking & finance experience with secured finance experience essential.
* First‑rate written and oral communication skills, strong drafting and legal analysis skills, and the ability to get across complex areas of law quickly.
* You will be self‑aware, positive and have the ability to work well with others; collaboration and teamwork are critical to success at KWM. In this ever‑changing legal and commercial landscape, you will thrive in a culture that embraces change.
All of our lawyers, regardless of their experience, have direct exposure to clients. You will be the centre of information for our clients and transform the experience by truly engaging in and fostering those relationships to deliver relevant, prompt and commercially astute advice.
Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world‑class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full‑service offering combines unmatched top‑tier local capability with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields gives you the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your résumé to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie Mclean at kellie.mclean@au.kwm.com.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@kwm.com.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries: Law Practice
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