Careers

The Opportunity:

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Project Finance team in Sydney, which is led by Partners, Chris Redden and David Mason. Embedded within our Projects and Energy Transition Team, our Project Finance team offers specialist advice covering the full spectrum of development, project documents and financing all with a sector focus across the infrastructure, utilities, energy and resources sectors.

Our 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 project finance team also handles major projects across all Asian jurisdictions as well as in all Australian states and territories.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About You:

• 5-8 years' post-qualification finance experience at a major law firm;
• A commitment to develop a financing practice supporting the development of major projects, either based on previous experience or (in the case of more junior lawyers) aspirational preference;
• Strong technical skills in relation to finance law and drafting coupled with an ability to address legal advice within a commercial context; and
• Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

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