Job Description
Asset & Corporate Finance | Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing date: 31/05/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
An opportunity exists for a 1-4 years post admission lawyer to join K&L Gates' Finance Practice Group.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team working with a Recommended Lawyer for Banking and Finance in Australia by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2026-2026, Alan Maclean.
Our Asset & Corporate Finance team have expertise in a range of property finance, project and infrastructure finance, corporate finance, acquisition and leveraged finance transactions as well as advising establishing financial institutions on Australian financial services regulatory requirements.
This full time permanent role, is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team in a firm who regularly acts for large Australian and international financial institutions and corporate clients.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good drafting skills acquired through their broad commercial transactional experience. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high calibre work and have the chance to cultivate their existing skills under the guidance of Alan's collaborative leadership and inspiring experience within a close-knit team.
What does the role involve?
Acting for a range of clients including banks, lenders, borrowers, and other participates in the finance industry in an array of financing transactions,
Drafting, preparing and negotiating facility agreements, mortgages, securities, guarantees and ancillary documents,
Conducting research and providing advice to clients,
Conducting and co-ordinating settlements, including attending to satisfaction of conditions precedent , signing of documents and registration of securities;
Participating in business development and client relationship activities
Interacting with clients and liaising with colleagues in other offices and practice areas around the globe
About You
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence is able to work well independently and collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills and drafting skills.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have 1-4 years experience in a similar firm working in Banking and Finance or have prior experience in general commercial deals and transactions. You should be proactive in your approach and possess strong problem solving skills. You will be commercially astute, have a strong eye for detail and be a valuable team member.
A high level of client service is expected as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include
26 weeks paid parental leave
Salary continuance insurance
Volunteering opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs - including discounted health insurance, fitness subsidies, flu vaccinations and wellbeing sessions
Social events - social club and sporting teams
Purchased annual leave
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au
Closing date: 31/05/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
An opportunity exists for a 1-4 years post admission lawyer to join K&L Gates' Finance Practice Group.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team working with a Recommended Lawyer for Banking and Finance in Australia by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2026-2026, Alan Maclean.
Our Asset & Corporate Finance team have expertise in a range of property finance, project and infrastructure finance, corporate finance, acquisition and leveraged finance transactions as well as advising establishing financial institutions on Australian financial services regulatory requirements.
This full time permanent role, is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team in a firm who regularly acts for large Australian and international financial institutions and corporate clients.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good drafting skills acquired through their broad commercial transactional experience. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high calibre work and have the chance to cultivate their existing skills under the guidance of Alan's collaborative leadership and inspiring experience within a close-knit team.
What does the role involve?
Acting for a range of clients including banks, lenders, borrowers, and other participates in the finance industry in an array of financing transactions,
Drafting, preparing and negotiating facility agreements, mortgages, securities, guarantees and ancillary documents,
Conducting research and providing advice to clients,
Conducting and co-ordinating settlements, including attending to satisfaction of conditions precedent , signing of documents and registration of securities;
Participating in business development and client relationship activities
Interacting with clients and liaising with colleagues in other offices and practice areas around the globe
About You
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence is able to work well independently and collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills and drafting skills.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have 1-4 years experience in a similar firm working in Banking and Finance or have prior experience in general commercial deals and transactions. You should be proactive in your approach and possess strong problem solving skills. You will be commercially astute, have a strong eye for detail and be a valuable team member.
A high level of client service is expected as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include
26 weeks paid parental leave
Salary continuance insurance
Volunteering opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs - including discounted health insurance, fitness subsidies, flu vaccinations and wellbeing sessions
Social events - social club and sporting teams
Purchased annual leave
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.
K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Stay safe when applying on-line and be aware of jobs and employment related scams via scamwatch.gov.au
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lawyer - Banking position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne 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.
