Job Description

About the role

Our Melbourne Banking & Finance team are currently recruiting a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join the team working closely with Anne-Marie Neagle and Ian Paterson across securitisation, derivatives, debt capital markets, derivatives & structured products and hybrids.

You will be responsible for varied challenging complex legal work which often sets the pace in the market. Our team advise on a full range of financial products. We bring outstanding teamwork and in-depth knowledge to every transaction and work closely with each other and other colleagues around the firm. Our clients range from major financial and government institutions, investment banks, financial advisors and regulators to industry groups, financiers and corporations.

KWM supports flexible work arrangements and we are excited to hear from candidates wanting to work either part or full-time.

About you

You will have either at a minimum experience in general banking & finance, along with experience or a strong interest in one or more of securitisation, debt capital markets, derivatives & structured products or hybrids, or you will have specialist experience in one or more of those areas.

You will also have:

• excellent analytical, communication and technical legal skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice;
• a strong commitment to client service and an interest in developing client relationships;
• commercial curiosity, and a drive to keep up to date with sector issues and developments to enhance personal performance and client delivery;
• a willingness to develop strong relationships with team members to facilitate effective team work;
• enthusiasm to keep abreast of practice group issues and contribute to the development of the group;
• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities and to participate in internal / external development programs to facilitate personal development; and
• first rate experience of drafting documents (including transaction documents, public disclosure documents, advices, etc).

Who are we?

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.

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network.

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 also 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, means 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 resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Steph McKenzie, steph.mckenzie@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