Associate - Banking and Finance

Location: Melbourne

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx)

Our Team

Join a nationally recognised team delivering innovative financial legal solutions.

Our market-leading Banking & Finance team in Melbourne sits within the broader Capital Markets & Corporate line of business. Led by partners Geoff Earl, Alice Rubira and Sean Bradley, the team is known for deep industry expertise and commercial insight which supports its client centric approach.

We advise on the full spectrum of finance transactions — including corporate, real estate, project and structured finance — and work with a diverse client base spanning national and international banks, investment firms, corporates, intermediaries and government bodies. Our reputation is built on delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions to complex legal challenges.

Your Role

We’re looking for an experienced Associate to join our collaborative national team. You’ll advise lenders and borrowers on sophisticated financing arrangements, including traditional bank lending, private credit and emerging funding structures. The role offers exposure to high-profile matters and a dynamic mix of transactions and legal work.

About You

We’re keen to hear from lawyers who bring:

• 2–5 years’ experience in banking and finance, ideally from a leading commercial law or professional services firm
• Strong drafting skills and clear, confident communication
• Sound judgment and the ability to guide clients through complex decisions
• Curiosity and a client-first mindset and the ability to build lasting relationships across the industry
• A collegial approach and enthusiasm for mentoring junior lawyers

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.