Lawyer / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a mid-level or senior lawyer to join our leading Banking & Finance team in Sydney. You’ll work closely with partner Kathy Santikos on high-impact financing transactions — from social impact loans, lending for social and affordable housing/build-to-rent, corporate and real estate finance to Defence-related work and complex structured deals.

You’ll gain direct access to both lender and borrower work across a diverse domestic and international client base — from major financial institutions and credit funds to listed corporates, developers, government agencies and sovereign wealth funds. You’ll also collaborate across practice areas including Corporate, Real Estate, Tax and Environment and Sustainable Development, giving you a broad skill set early in your career.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in banking and finance from a reputable commercial firm.
• Sharp technical skills and careful attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and curiosity to keep learning and growing.
• A proactive approach — you take ownership of your work and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

Why Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz gives you the opportunity to work on landmark transactions for leading domestic and global clients, alongside partners recognised as market leaders by Chambers, Legal 500, IFLR1000 and AFR Best Lawyers. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Genuine flexibility — hybrid working arrangements that fit your life.
• Hands-on mentorship — real guidance from partners invested in your development, not just your output.
• Cutting-edge tech — we invest in the tools that let you do smarter, more impactful work.
• Wellbeing-first culture — market-leading benefits that genuinely support your health, wellbeing and career longevity.

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

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.

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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.