The Opportunity Dreaming of sunshine, a liveable city and affordable house prices, but don’t want to sacrifice on top quality international work? Our Band 1 Brisbane Finance team is currently looking for expressions of interest from Solicitors and Senior Associates who want the best of both worlds. We are looking for high performing Solicitors and Senior Associates with experience in: energy and infrastructure project finance and project development work; or corporate, acquisition, structured and real estate finance work. Our finance team works with high profile clients on some of the most landmark and exciting transactions in the market. Notable transactions in the last 6-12 months include: the project financing of the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone project, Australia’s largest ever non-LNG greenfield project financing; the financing arrangements in connection with the GemLife IPO, the biggest IPO of 2025 so far; the project financing of the Wellington BESS project, the first BESS project in the Australian market to be banked with a virtual offtake agreement; advising PsiQuantum on its project to build the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer; the project financing of the Darwin LNG project; advising the Australian Renewable Energy Agency on the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart program; advising a global infrastructure fund on the refinancing of its US$4 billion sustainability linked acquisition bridge facilities; and advising the borrower on its acquisition financing arrangements, funding the acquisition of forestry assets, under $700 million bank debt facilities and a US Private Placement. In this role you will work with leading partners Phillip McMahon and Gabby Herron-Cartwright, along with other leading Australian finance specialists in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, as well as our Asian offices, in a collaborative and cohesive national and regional team. To be successful in this role, you should have: experience in project finance transactions or general or structured finance transaction experience from a top-tier Australian or international firm; strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines; excellent attention to detail and technical legal skills; a growth mindset; a solutions-focused, collaborative and self-motivated approach; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and build strong relationships both internally and with clients; and a team player mentality, with the ability to develop and work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment and a sense of humour. What you can expect from us: We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solutions-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsfkramer.com/20/33497/landing-pages/hsf-kramer-australia-benefits-brochure.pdf. Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Donella Gressieux, Senior Recruitment Adviser on donella.gressieux@hsfkramer.com This vacancy is being managed directly by the HSF Kramer Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you. Team Finance & Restructuring Working Pattern Full time Location Brisbane Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.