Consulting lawyer - Capital Markets - Australia

Allen & Overy LLP

The career you want without compromise We are building a leading panel of capital markets lawyers who have the expertise set out below. If you are a highly-skilled and self driven lawyer with top tier technical experience in these areas then we are keen to hear from you. Debt capital markets transactions, including investment grade bonds, high yield bonds, MTN programmes, sovereign bonds Convertible and exchangeable bonds Equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs and other equity offerings, block trades Liability management exercises Key requirements A right to work and reside in Australia Qualified to practice in Australia – unrestricted – and willingness to set up an Independent Legal Practice A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in your area of expertise In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee) Strong technical knowledge and experience Strong experience in a common law jurisdiction highly regarded Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally Client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment Strong commercial/business acumen Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy More variety. More control. There really is no limit to the diversity of high-level work open to you. Maybe you want to do what you love but in a different way. Maybe you are keen to try a new path. Whatever your individual needs or ambitions, the one thing that every Peerpoint consultant wants, and gets, is reassurance. The certain knowledge that you can access high-level client work, supported by a global network of resources and expertise, with the opportunity to keep choosing what you do next. We only take you on when we see a demand for your particular expertise, making sure there is a good chance we can provide you with work on an on-going basis. We cannot guarantee work but we are every bit as invested in moving your career forward as you are. Client assignments can range from stepping into a team to support a project to taking on a senior manager role working on major transactions or regulatory change projects or implementation. Assignments are usually two to six months in duration and tend to require you work a minimum of four days per week. You may also have the opportunity to work within Allen & Overy on an ad-hoc basis, supporting teams when needed or joining them for fixed periods to work on a deal. [Note new job link]
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Corporate
Specialties
Capital Markets
Experience
2+ years
Type
Law Firm