Banking and Finance Solicitor
Job No:
CBP241
Location:
Brisbane
Founded over a century ago, Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to realise our vision of being recognised as one of the leading providers of legal services in our chosen fields of expertise. Today our practice has over 400 staff with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and a track record of high engagement and collaborative leadership.
About the role:
Work closely with the National Head of our Banking and Finance team. You will be responsible for:
- Working with clients on banking and finance matters across a variety of transactions and industry sectors
- Assist advising banks and borrowers on property, asset and structured finance, project and acquisition finance, bilateral and syndicated lending and ISDA documentation
- Drafting a broad range of finance and security documents that capture the context of the matter with a commercial approach
- Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
- Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
- Managing prospective client relationships and taking active steps to develop those relationships
- Continual professional development and managing CPD requirements
- Reviewing developing case law and legislative changes
The successful candidate:
You will be supported in this close knit team, with mentoring and guidance from your leader. You will need to be self-motivated, have the capacity to work autonomously and within a team, and be adaptable in this dynamic environment. You will be seeking an opportunity to break out from the pack and take your career to the next level. Ideal background and skills include:
- Ideally 3-6 years' PAE with a banking and finance background
- Training in a strong mid or top tier firm
- Strong technical experience with great stakeholder management skills
- Excellent drafting skills
- A good working knowledge of the Corporations Act and the Personal Property Securities Act
- Strong attention to detail
- Client relationship focused and committed to establishing a long-term, successful career
- Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
- Capacity to handle yourself well in large and small meeting situations
- Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and manage time
- Commercial acumen
- Practical problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An interest in business development
- Welcome an opportunity to travel interstate on transactions
About us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance. Your key motivation for the position should be the potential for professional success and the development of rewarding client relationships. However our environment can be rewarding for you in other ways as well.
We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.
for further information on this role please contact Julia Paino, HR Consultant on 07 3002 8765 or Julia.paino@cbp.com.au