The Role

Under the leadership of Partners Sonia Goumenis and Andrew Jinks, this is an opportunity for a Senior Lawyer or Senior Associate with general banking and finance experience to join a specialised practice. Working specifically on securitisation transactions there is the potential for high levels of autonomy and client contact for the right individual.

The team's focus is securitisation, and you can expect a lot of contact with them. The securitisation practice has been a Band 1 Chambers ranked practice for well over 10 years with Clayton Utz recognised as one of the go-to securitisation firms in the Australian market.  This is a unique opportunity to work with recognised leaders whose client base includes regular issuers as well as arrangers, warehouse funders, trustees and other participants. 

The team champion flexible work and effectively connect and collaborate both in-person and virtually. Via mentorship and training, you will be supported and set up to thrive. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Sydney.

Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5-7 years' general banking and financial services experience;

• Experience with securitisation transactions and a want to specialise in this area;

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills;

• Interpersonal and client relationship management capabilities;

• The ability to prioritise your time across a number of busy matters;

• Strong academic results.

The Banking and Financial Services (BFS) Practice Group

Our Banking and Financial Services Practice Group is recognised by their ranking in the top tier of service providers in Australia.

We are at the forefront of industry innovation, regularly participating in government, industry committees and working groups to review the key legal issues. Our front end Banking Partners are regularly acknowledged as leaders in their field by independent legal directories such as IFLR 1000, Australian Financial Review Best Lawyers, Chambers Global and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

For further information, please visit our Banking and Financial Services showcase page on LinkedIn.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [email protected].

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.