Job Description
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Department purpose
This Senior Associate role will be within the Finance department working with Partner Peter Wilkes on the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure (ENRI) team. Peter has extensive experience on the finance and development of mining, energy, energy transition, natural resources and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
The department acts for project proponents, sponsors, private capital, banks and ECAs on pre-BFS and project financing, acquisition and leverage finance, syndicated bank facilities, convertible note and hybrid funding arrangements and energy and resource related structured finance including royalty, streaming and prepaid commodity financing.
Peter and his team have acted for Australian companies undertaking debt capital market issues, including convertible bonds, 144A note issues and loan notes issued to the private placement market in the United States and the Nordic bond market. The department also advises in relation to project structuring, joint ventures, project development and offtake arrangements.
Role purpose
We are looking for an Australian qualified Lawyer with 1 -3 years of Senior Associate experience on a full-time permanent basis. We offer:
A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm.
A variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other departments in an interdisciplinary way, in Australia, regionally and globally.
Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, high-performing team with a friendly and supportive culture.
National and international secondment programmes to allow our lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses.
Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills.
Key requirements
1 – 3 years as a Senior Associate
Training from a top tier law firm with previous experience in Finance/Banking and/or Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure matters.
Outstanding academic credentials.
High level drafting and analytic skills.
Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.
Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills.
Clear and concise communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail.
Entrepreneurial drive and strong commercial acumen.
A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ****** orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process, please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Department purpose
This Senior Associate role will be within the Finance department working with Partner Peter Wilkes on the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure (ENRI) team. Peter has extensive experience on the finance and development of mining, energy, energy transition, natural resources and infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle.
The department acts for project proponents, sponsors, private capital, banks and ECAs on pre-BFS and project financing, acquisition and leverage finance, syndicated bank facilities, convertible note and hybrid funding arrangements and energy and resource related structured finance including royalty, streaming and prepaid commodity financing.
Peter and his team have acted for Australian companies undertaking debt capital market issues, including convertible bonds, 144A note issues and loan notes issued to the private placement market in the United States and the Nordic bond market. The department also advises in relation to project structuring, joint ventures, project development and offtake arrangements.
Role purpose
We are looking for an Australian qualified Lawyer with 1 -3 years of Senior Associate experience on a full-time permanent basis. We offer:
A dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm.
A variety of intellectually exciting work and the opportunity to work with other departments in an interdisciplinary way, in Australia, regionally and globally.
Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, high-performing team with a friendly and supportive culture.
National and international secondment programmes to allow our lawyers to work with other departments, other people and to be exposed to the different cultures that the firm encompasses.
Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training on communication, IT skills, management and business development skills.
Key requirements
1 – 3 years as a Senior Associate
Training from a top tier law firm with previous experience in Finance/Banking and/or Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure matters.
Outstanding academic credentials.
High level drafting and analytic skills.
Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.
Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills.
Clear and concise communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail.
Entrepreneurial drive and strong commercial acumen.
A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives inclusion. Every day, we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ****** orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process, please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Banking Senior Associate Perth position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.