Associate / Senior Associate, Global Financial Markets, Australia

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

As well as the opportunity to work on exciting and complex matters which frequently headline the financial and business news, a role with Clifford Chance affords you the following benefits:

• You will be working with a broad range clients and the firm's other teams and practice areas, not only in Australia, but across the globe
• Extensive client contact, both as a part of your daily working routine and special opportunities such as providing client training and organizing client seminars
• You will develop an unbeatable multi-disciplinary skill set as well as client facing skills whilst working with some of the best-known market leaders in their respective practice areas
• You will benefit from a comprehensive training program in a broad range of client-focused skills
• A highly competitive base salary, with potential for a significant bonus under the Clifford Chance bonus scheme

To find out more about what it is like to work in Clifford Chance in Asia Pacific, please visit link.

We are seeking a high-performing Associate (1–3 PQE) to join our Global Financial Markets (GFM) practice in Australia, based in Sydney or Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to work on market-leading, complex transactions as part of a globally integrated team.

Our Banking & Finance practice is ranked Band 1 globally, with more Band 1 rankings in Chambers Global than any other law firm. From our Australian offices, we advise on complex cross-border financings and “first-of-a-kind” mandates, many of which are recognised by leading industry awards.

We provide end-to-end financial services advice to borrowers, sponsors, lenders, advisers and intermediaries across a broad spectrum of financial products and sectors, including infrastructure, energy, and private capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of financing transactions, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Work closely with partners and colleagues across global offices to deliver seamless, integrated client solutions
• Take an active role in transaction execution, including drafting, negotiation, and client management
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives
• Contribute to the development of junior lawyers and participate in knowledge sharing across the practice

• 2–4 years’ PQE (UK equivalent), with qualification in a Commonwealth jurisdiction
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • General banking
  • Infrastructure / project finance
  • Leveraged finance
  • Restructuring
  • Asset finance
  • Structured finance
• Strong technical and transactional skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality legal advice
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across jurisdictions and cultures
• Excellent academic credentials and strong commercial acumen
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Proactive approach to business development and client relationship management
• Commitment to continuous learning, mentoring, and team contribution

Why Join Us

• Work on market-leading, high-profile transactions across Asia Pacific and globally
• Be part of a top-ranked, globally integrated practice with exceptional deal flow
• Access to structured career development, training, and international opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive culture with a strong focus on excellence and innovation

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

Find out more about our inclusive culture here

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