Solicitor (2–4 PQE) – Project and Structured Finance - Sydney

Join our high-performing project finance team working on some of Australia’s most significant infrastructure and energy transactions. You will work closely with our Partners Amy Maguire and Andrew Maynes who specialise in complex financing transactions, including project finance, structured finance and acquisition and leveraged finance.

Amy and Andrew advise lenders, borrowers and sponsors across major infrastructure, CORE plus infrastructure, corporate and acquisition transactions, PPPs, holdco financings, energy transition and social housing. This role offers strong hands-on experience, direct client exposure and the opportunity to deepen your technical capability in project and structured finance.

The opportunity You will step into a team that sits at the centre of large-scale, complex financings. You will gain exposure to both lender and sponsor-side work and build a broad skillset across deal structuring, execution and negotiation. You will advise on acquisitions, refinancings and new financings for major projects and infrastructure assets, and work on matters from early-stage structuring through to closing.

About you

You enjoy transactional work and want to move into or deepen your experience in project and structured finance. You want exposure to major deals, direct partner access and a team where you can take on responsibility early. You will have: 2–4 years’ PQE in a banking & finance team ideally with project finance or structured finance experience strong drafting skills and attention to detail commercial judgement and an interest in how projects are structured and funded a clear interest in building a career in project finance Why this role High-quality work : Join a team advising on complex, high-value deals that shape infrastructure and energy markets Strong development : Work closely with partners recognised in project and structured finance who are known for hands-on mentoring Broad exposure : Gain experience across lenders, sponsors, debt structures and sophisticated security arrangements Clear trajectory : Build a technical foundation that supports progression within a top-tier finance practice Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen. Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients , where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of .

You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits , policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals. Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead. Next Steps Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie Mc. Lean, Kellie.Mc. Lean@mallesons.com 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 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 Mallesons. 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 careers@mallesons.

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