At least 5+ PQE years’ experience demonstrated working experience in Structured Finance and Securitisation transactions An ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal) Be a team player who relishes the opportunity to develop your career and use your initiative Have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
The role
Gadens is seeking a Senior Associate for its Banking & Finance team in Melbourne, Australia. The role focuses on Structured Finance, Securitisation, and general Corporate Finance, requiring at least 5+ years of relevant experience.
What you'll do
Lead structured finance and securitisation transactions with support from junior lawyers
Mentor junior lawyers and support staff
Manage client development opportunities
Gain exposure to cross-border transactions (Asia, Europe and North America)
What we're looking for
At least 5+ PQE years’ experience demonstrated working experience in Structured Finance and Securitisation transactions
An ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
Be a team player who relishes the opportunity to develop your career and use your initiative
Have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
A demonstrated skillset to manage timeframes and proactively manage priorities within a team
Collaborative working style with a solutions-oriented mindset
Experience in general corporate finance, asset-based lending and/or derivatives is preferred but not essential· nice to have
International experience is highly regarded· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements including flexible working hours and equipment to support working from home
Market-competitive fixed remuneration
A generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution
An employee recruitment referral program
Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of annual leave a year
A gifted day of leave for your birthday month (“Gadens day”)
30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff, with no tenure required
Superannuation contributions while on parental leave
An external coach to support through various stages of parental leave
Support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment
Regular social events
Employee assistant program
Bonus program for non-fee earners
Discounted private health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
Recognition awards
Access to professional development for all employees