Lawyer, Securitisation - Sydney

Tired of the bureaucracy and politics of big firms, but still want to work on a varied mix of interesting and complex securitisation and structured finance transactions?

Looking to join a diverse, collaborative team that values enthusiasm, curiosity, hard work and ambition?

The role

We are looking for a Lawyer with particular interest in structured finance and securitisation transactions to join our Securitisation team, working with Zina Edwards and Ed Macgregor. Zina is an experienced finance and restructuring lawyer, with a rapidly growing practice advising on a broad range of securitisation and structured finance transactions in Australia. Ed is a securitisation and structured finance lawyer with a unique professional background in corporate advisory and legal practice. Working directly with Zina and Ed, you will have the opportunity to advise issuers, originators, financiers and intermediaries on complex securitisation structures across a wide range of asset classes as well as structured transactions and alternative funding facilities. This is a fast-paced area of our team that acts for a range of onshore and offshore credit funds, asset managers and non-bank lenders.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Currently practising post-admission as a Securitisation lawyer, with exposure to or a demonstrable interest in securitisation and structured finance
• Intellectually curious and commercially minded
• A natural collaborator who thrives in a close-knit, supportive team environment
• Keen to get involved in the team’s business development activities
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and excited by the opportunity to grow with us

The firm

Hamilton Locke is an international law firm evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We are constantly removing the layers of bureaucracy, reacting quickly to change, providing exceptional service and finding creative solutions to deliver smart advice.

A law firm with a difference, we are evolving the traditional business model. Our broader Banking & Finance team is one of the fastest-growing practices in the firm and securitisation is a growing area within this team. We are building something genuinely exciting in the securitisation and structured finance space — which means real progression opportunities for the right people. We foster a vibrant, people-first culture built on respect, trust, collaboration and innovation, where our people are supported to do their best work and grow into the best version of themselves.

What's in it for you

• Mentoring n a supportive environment, with access to quality securitisation and structured finance work, great clients and professional development opportunities
• Genuine, transparent progression opportunities as part of a high-growth team
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats
• Flexible working arrangements
• A clear and transparent performance bonus scheme
• An extra week's leave, as part of our employee personal development program
• A day of birthday leave
• Support in building client relationships and your market profile

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.

Accessibility and Inclusion

At Hamilton Locke, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at talent@hpxgroup.com.au.

Agency submissions

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees — this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.

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