Banking & Finance Lawyer - Sydney
Banking & Finance lawyer (5–8 PQE), with top tier experience, eager to move to a boutique, growing commercial law firm with an amazing team, culture and tech stack to support you
Are you a Banking & Finance Lawyer? We are seeking a Special Counsel, ideally from a top tier firm, keen to join a highly profitable, progressive and growing commercial law firm, based in Sydney.
The firm advises non bank lenders, funds and borrowers on corporate project and structured finance. Prior exposure to complex security, syndicated facilities and mezzanine finance across multiple jurisdictions would be helpful. You will have some experience in acquisition finance, real estate lending and bespoke debt instruments for sophisticated institutional and corporate clients.
The Partners have built a modern practice that combines depth of expertise with a new era of client-focused service. This represents a fundamental reimagining of how sophisticated legal services should be delivered in today's landscape. Blending advanced AI systems and an integrated practice-support network, the firm's proprietary technology platform automates routine processes, surfaces critical insights from complex data, and enables real-time collaboration across jurisdictions.
This infrastructure allows lawyers to focus on strategic counsel and nuanced judgment, the areas where human expertise creates genuine value. The result is faster turnarounds, greater precision, and transparency that traditional firms struggle to match.
Flexible working, with a diverse and social culture, global opportunities, genuine care and career pathways.
About You
6-8 years PQE
Structured property finance exposure
Experience in venture debt, joint ventures and structured finance deals
Experience in lender side and borrower side work ideally
Skills to lead a small legal team to support you
Tech savvy with AI legal technology skills
Nice to Have
Experience acting for non-bank lenders or private credit funds (not just Big 4 banks)
Exposure to loan management or portfolio monitoring (post-settlement)
Understanding of regulatory requirements for lenders (APRA, ASIC, AML/CTF)
Experience with security enforcement, workout, or restructuring
Familiarity with legal technology products or practice management systems
- Services
- Career search
- Locations
- Sydney
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Novum Global - Worldwide Legal and Tech Sector Specialist
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About Novum Global
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