Junior Associate - Banking ADL

The role

A&O Shearman is seeking a Junior Associate - Banking ADL with 1-3 years of experience for its Perth, Australia office. This role will focus on supporting the Banking & Finance practice group, with a particular emphasis on various financing transactions.

What you'll do

• Develop strong working relationships with Partners, Senior Associates and instructing teams on a wide range of financing transactions, including corporate lending, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance and general banking matters
• Assist with drafting and reviewing finance documentation, including facility agreements, checklists, security documents, intercreditor agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction execution across multi-jurisdictional matters
• Manage transaction processes, including coordinating deliverables, conditions precedent, signing and completion requirements
• Establish and maintain the highest standards for quality, efficiency and client service, including quality controlling work products and ensuring accuracy of documentation
• Manage and report on progress and liaise with internal and external clients to address points of relevance or concern, resolving queries and issues efficiently
• Support the development of innovative legal solutions and contribute to process improvement initiatives across the Banking & Finance practice
• Represent and promote ADL across the A&O Shearman global network in meetings, instructing team discussions and with internal clients
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the global network and contribute positively to team development and collaboration

What we're looking for