Project Finance Lawyer

Ashurst

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
  • Flexible work options
  • Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
  • Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
  • We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
  • We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The OpportunityOur project finance practice operates on a global basis with teams based in London, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, New York and across Australia. Our Australian practice forms an important component of our Asia Pacific business, and our Australian project finance team handles major projects in all Australian states and territories and across Asia Pacific jurisdictions.Ashurst's bold 2027 strategy involves significant investment in our Projects & Energy Transition teams across Australia. We are making significant progress and are looking to bolster our teams further with this new role. We are seeking a Lawyer with experience in a project finance, corporate and acquisition finance or broader finance-related experience to work across complex and challenging project finance matters.About youOur ideal candidate will have:
  • At least 2 years PQE gained within a top-tier or mid-tier firm;
  • Strong technical skills in relation to finance law and drafting coupled with an ability to address legal advice within a commercial context;
  • Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively, bring lawyers into matter workstreams and actively mentor lawyers;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Advanced drafting skills; and
  • Exceptional attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills.
For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: for a confidential conversation.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.Additional Documents
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