Banking and Finance, Senior Associate - Sydney

Yvonne Kelly • August 4, 2026

Are you a Banking and Finance lawyer ready to work on deals that make headlines?


About the role

You'll act for top-tier lenders and sponsors on leveraged and other complex cross-border finance transactions, taking a hands-on role in deal execution, from day-to-day client and counterparty communication to coordinating the work of more junior team members. This is a genuine opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the practice, reporting to Partner.


Key responsibilities

  • Acting for top-tier lenders and sponsors on leveraged and complex cross-border finance transactions
  • Managing day-to-day deal communication with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders
  • Contributing to the growth and development of the practice
  • Coordinating the work of more junior team members


About you

  • Admitted to practice in Australia
  • 4–7 years' PQE
  • Broad banking and finance experience across acquisition finance, leveraged finance, and syndicated and bilateral facilities (secured and unsecured)
  • Strong academic record with an analytical, intellectually curious approach
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Calm under pressure, with strong time management across multiple deals
  • Commercially aware, with a genuine client service focus
  • A collaborative team player with strong judgment


For inquiries, reach out to Yvonne Kelly:

📞: +61 405216810

✉️: ykelly@keanemcdonald.com


Absolute discretion is assured.








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