Lawyer, Finance

About this role

• Award winning Australian firm
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
• Sydney location

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the Group

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to become part of our growing Banking team as we are shortly about to be joined by another market-leading Debt Finance Partner.

Our Banking team is recognised for its extensive expertise across the full range of corporate, leveraged and real estate finance matters. We advise on transactions from complex, high‑profile multi‑jurisdictional deals, including bilateral, club and large syndicated facilities to mid‑market domestic financings.

Acting for financiers, private equity sponsors, credit funds, real estate developers and commercial borrowers, our experience encompasses acquisition and leveraged finance, real estate finance, project finance and general corporate lending. We work closely with clients to understand their commercial priorities and pride ourselves on delivering clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with banking and finance experience.  Alternatively, we are open to considering candidates with property law experience who would like to instead pursue their career in finance law.

You will work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and align legal strategies to deliver high-quality, efficient, and pragmatic legal solutions in corporate finance transactions.

About the Role 

• Work with senior lawyers and partners on a range of complex local and cross border financing transactions with a particular emphasis on real estate and acquisition financings. Clients will include international private equity, conglomerates and institutional investors in addition to the full range of Australian private equity, corporate and financier clients.
• Providing legal advice & drafting transaction documents, including security documents, condition precedent documents and already drafting or keen to move on to, intercreditor arrangements and facility agreements. As you develop you will take on more responsibility running matters.
• Working in partnership with senior practitioners and other team members, including cross-practice collaboration.
• Working with graduate and more junior lawyers to successfully complete transactions.
• Supervising and supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations.
• Building client relationships at a corresponding level. Business development is a key focus for this team and while a track record of having done so is not necessary the successful candidate will be someone who is keen to participate in those efforts and develop the required skills.
• Structured learning, feedback and career progression support will be provided in addition to hands-on mentoring from senior lawyers and partners. We are committed to supporting lawyers who want to build long‑term careers at Landers.

About You

Essential:

• Suitable applicants will bring a minimum of 1-3 years post-admission experience (PAE).
• Overseas applicants will be considered.
• Sound drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent persuasion and negotiation capabilities, together with highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised and proficient in effective and timely management of transactions.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and skill development.

Desirable:

• Confidence in facilitating presentations and meetings of varying sizes.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and provide practical, innovative solutions.
• Commercial questioning mindset and pragmatic approach to legal practice.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and skill development.

Culture

We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.  If you are looking to build your career in a down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture within a market-leading team then we would love to hear from you.

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

Benefits

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, therefore Landers offers a range of benefits including:

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team.
• Additional leave: to encourage you to take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise, we offer an annual wellness day and if you meet the criteria, you may be eligible to receive up to 5 days of paid leave.
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense.
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal.
• Parental support: we offer competitive parental leave benefits and provide additional coaching support for returning parents to ensure your career doesn't skip a beat.

How to apply

If you have a passion for banking and finance law and are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic team environment, we would love to hear from you.

Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.