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The Role Working alongside leading partners Sonia Goumenis and Andrew Jinks, this is an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Associate to join Australia's pre-eminent securitisation practice. The securitisation practice has been a Band 1 Chambers ranked practice for well over 10 years, recognised as one of the leading securitisation practices in the Australian market. As a Senior Associate in this high-performing team, you will work on transactions and matters for a variety of clients including regular issuers, arrangers, warehouse funders, trustees and other participants. You will play a lead role in the drafting, review, and negotiation of finance documents, driving matter strategy, and engaging directly with clients. Additionally, you will play a key role in fostering strong client relationships, contributing to thought leadership efforts, and supporting the team's growth through business development, training and mentoring of junior lawyers, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The team champion flexible work and effectively connect and collaborate both in-person and virtually. This rewarding opportunity offers you the platform to enhance your own professional brand and practice under the mentorship of senior practitioners who invest in and nurture your growth. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: 6 - 8 years' general banking and finance legal experience gained within a strong commercial law firm, with demonstrated experience in the role of Senior Associate; Experience acting on securitisation transactions and a desire to specialise in this area; Strong drafting and negotiation skills; Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management capabilities; The ability to efficiently and confidently project manage and drive matters forward simultaneously; Strong academic results. The Banking and Financial Services (BFS) Practice Group Our Banking and Financial Services Practice Group is recognised by their ranking in the top tier of service providers in Australia. We are at the forefront of industry innovation, regularly participating in government, industry committees and working groups to review the key legal issues. Our front end Banking Partners are regularly acknowledged as leaders in their field by independent legal directories such as IFLR 1000, Australian Financial Review Best Lawyers, Chambers Global and Asia Pacific Legal 500. For further information, please visit our Banking and Financial Services showcase page on LinkedIn. 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. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. 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