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Title – Associate / Senior Associate – Banking & FinanceSalary – Negotiable, dependent on experienceLocation – Adelaide, South Australia About the Opportunity: Join a growing Adelaide legal practice at an exciting stage of its development, with the opportunity to work on sophisticated financing transactions alongside an experienced and well-regarded practitioner. This is an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a developing specialist practice, advising a diverse client base across financial institutions, non-bank lenders, funds, corporate borrowers and investors. The work will span securitisation, structured finance and other complex financing arrangements, providing exposure to transactions at the forefront of Australia's financial markets. Working closely with the practice's leadership, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters, develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team. For lawyers looking to deepen their technical expertise, broaden their transaction experience and take the next step in their careers, this presents an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing practice. Key Responsibilities: Advising lenders, borrowers, financial institutions, funds and investors on sophisticated financing transactions.Working across securitisation, structured finance, debt capital markets and complex funding arrangements.Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and financing agreements.Managing transaction workstreams, coordinating stakeholders and progressing matters from inception through to completion.Providing commercially focused advice on complex financing structures and related legal issues.Building and maintaining client relationships while working closely with senior practitioners and other stakeholders.Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the continued development of a growing Banking & Finance practice. We're interested in speaking with lawyers who have: Approximately 3 - 8 years' post-admission experience, with appointments at Associate or Senior Associate level depending on experience.Experience in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Structured Finance or a closely related practice area.Exposure to complex financing transactions, securitisation, debt capital markets, derivatives or similar work.Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.The ability to manage complex transactions, competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.A commercial mindset and an interest in developing specialist expertise within the financing space.Strong communication skills and the ability to develop trusted client relationships.A proactive approach, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the growth of a practice. Why Consider This Opportunity? Quality of work: Gain exposure to sophisticated financing transactions and complex commercial matters.Direct partner access: Work closely with experienced practitioners and benefit from hands-on guidance and mentoring.Genuine career development: Continue building your technical expertise, take on meaningful responsibility and progress your career within a growing practice.Opportunity to make an impact: Play an active role in the development of a specialist team, with scope to contribute to its ongoing success.Collaborative culture: Join a professional, supportive environment that values strong working relationships and commercially focused advice.Flexible working: Benefit from a modern approach to work, with flexibility to support a sustainable work-life balance. How to Apply: If you're an Associate or Senior Associate working in Banking & Finance and considering your next career move, I'd welcome a confidential conversation to discuss the opportunity, your experience and what you're looking for next. Register your interest today or contact me directly at ohayes@andersenpartnership.com