Senior Legal Counsel, Banking & Finance Law

Housing Australia is the Australian Government's independent housing agency. It supports the delivery of Government programs to improve the supply of sustainable, long-term social and affordable housing, and supports home ownership for more Australians.

We do this by providing finance and grant funding to facilitate housing development and deliver more social and affordable housing across the country.

About the role

The Director, Transactions, Structuring and Execution (Legal) manages the finance documentation throughout the deal lifecycle including term sheets and finance documents, negotiations with counterparties and legal advisers, and ensures all financing, security and project documentation is accurate, consistent and aligned with Housing Australia’s mandate and policies. You will manage multiple transactions independently, coordinate with external providers (including external legal advisers), and provide leadership and guidance to junior team members.

In addition, this role partners closely with investment teams to provide advice in relation to deal structures and to help resolve complex commercial and legal issues.

Key responsibilities

• Lead transaction structuring and legal advisory partnering with investment teams to deliver commercially sound, risk-aligned outcomes
• Oversee documentation strategy and quality ensuring all transaction documents are accurate, consistent and aligned with approvals and policy frameworks
• Drive risk management identifying, assessing and mitigating legal, commercial and structural risks in line with organisational risk appetite
• Orchestrate transaction delivery and team contribution coordinating stakeholders, optimising processes and supporting a high-performance, governance-focused team culture

You will bring:

Banking and finance legal expertise from private practice and/or in-house environments, with extensive experience structuring and negotiating complex debt transactions, ideally in Project Finance and/or Real Estate Finance

Senior commercial advisory capability, providing independent, strategic advice on finance transactions that balances commercial outcomes and risk

Advanced documentation and technical proficiency, including drafting and negotiating finance, security and intercreditor documentation across diverse financing structures and products

Risk leadership, with a proven track record identifying, assessing and mitigating legal, commercial and structural risks in complex transactions

Stakeholder management and delivery excellence, partnering with investment teams, influencing sophisticated counterparties and managing multiple transactions in fast-paced environments while maintaining high quality standards

What We Offer 

Meaningful Impact - contribute to Australia's housing solutions and work alongside people who share a common goal of improving housing outcomes for Australians. 

Flexible Work - our hybrid operating model supports work-life integration while encouraging meaningful connection and collaboration. 

Growth Opportunities - we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people, supporting both personal and professional growth. 

Collaborative Culture - join a purpose-driven organisation where we work as One Team, support each other and strive for excellence. 

Apply Now 

We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter as a single document outlining your interest in the role and your suitability for the position. 

Housing Australia is an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates diversity. 

No recruitment agencies please. We will contact agencies directly if support is required. 

We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to learn and grow, while also making a difference in a purpose-led organisation.