At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex financing transactions and manage day-to-day execution.
- Company: Join Jones Day, a global law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Work on high-profile deals with competitive salary and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with access to significant market work.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a rapidly growing financial markets team.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years' experience in banking and finance with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Jones Day is a truly global law firm with 2,400 lawyers and more than 4,000 staff across 40 locations. Our Australian offices have more than doubled in size over the past five years and we are committed to further growth with offices located in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. Our newly formed Australian Financial Markets team acts on high-end, high-value and strategically significant transactions for leading global and Australian clients.
Our Melbourne office is seeking an experienced Associate to join its Financial Markets team, with a particular focus on leveraged finance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, advising leading lenders and sponsors and taking an active role in transaction execution.
The role will involve:
- Advising leading lenders and sponsors on leveraged finance and complex cross-border financing transactions;
- Managing day-to-day transaction execution, including communication with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation;
- Coordinating and supervising the work of junior lawyers;
- Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Financial Markets practice.
We Are Seeking Candidates With:
- Admission to practice in Australia and approximately 3-5 years' post-admission experience;
- A strong background in banking and finance, including acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and syndicated and bilateral facilities, both secured and unsecured;
- An excellent academic record and strong analytical skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple transactions;
- A commercially minded and pragmatic approach, with a strong commitment to client service and developing client relationships;
- The ability to confidently communicate with others across the Firm, with a collaborative, friendly and down-to-earth approach.
How to apply: If you are interested in joining a growing and dynamic financial services team with access to some of the most significant work in the market, please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript outlining your suitability for this position.
Leveraged Finance Associate in Melbourne employer: Jones Day
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