Senior Associate - Project Finance presso King & Wood Mallesons

We are seeking a Senior Associate with experience in project finance to join our team.

About the role:

Our Banking & Finance team acts on high profile market-leading banking and finance transactions. We act for all of Australia's major domestic and international banks as well as leading project sponsors across energy, infrastructure and resource projects. 

In this role you will work closely with Amy Maguire, a project finance specialist with over 10 years’ experience advising both sponsors and financiers in relation to major infrastructure projects and acquisitions in Australia. You will also work with Claire Rogers who is head of our Project Finance team and is KWM’s head of ESG. Our Project Finance team acts on the market’s most cutting edge transactions including renewable energy financing, infrastructure acquisition financing, transmission and energy transition related financing, data centre funding, social housing funding solutions and PPPs.

In this role, you will be responsible for varied, challenging, complex legal work across an enviable range of clients. You will work in a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are pivotal to the success of the team.

In this role, you will be responsible for varied, challenging, complex legal work across an enviable range of clients. You will work in a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are pivotal to the success of the team.

You will have:

• previous project finance experience in an Australian or overseas law firm
• excellent project management, communication, and drafting skills - to contribute to the delivery of prompt and commercially astute advice and financing documentation
• strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with clients
• team focus - to facilitate effective teamwork by developing strong internal relationships
• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities - participating in industry related programs and developing strategic relationships and networks

You will be committed to the continuing development of your knowledge and expertise and provide strong mentorship to junior members in the team.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. 

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career, and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link and completing an online application form.

For further information on this role, please contact Kellie Mclean on [email protected]

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. 

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected].