SB Recruitment are proud to collaborate with Vestone Capital in the search for a motivated and passionate Commercial Lawyer ready to make an impact. This is your chance to become part of a forward thinking company experiencing rapid growth and bold transformation. If you're driven by challenge, inspired by progress, and eager to thrive in a dynamic environment then this opportunity is for you.
Originally established as Macquarie Equipment Rentals, Vestone Capital was formed through a joint venture between Macquarie Group and Mitsubishi HC Capital. With over 25 years of industry expertise, Vestone Capital delivers tailored funding solutions for commercial assets across a wide range of sectors, including education, government, professional services, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Why Join Vestone Capital?
Enjoy a workplace that values its people and offers a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Competitive salary packages, performance bonuses, and income protection
- Novated car lease options
- Recognition and reward programs
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Employees are entitled to up to 5 additional days of leave each year
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Personal travel insurance
- Support for further education and professional development
- Health and wellbeing initiatives (EAP, wellness portal, running clubs, complimentary yoga and Pilates)
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor across the full spectrum of Vestone's operations.
- Draft, review and negotiate finance agreements.
- Structure transactions in line with commercial, tax and risk objectives, and tailor documents for more complex or bespoke deals.
- Prepare and negotiate ancillary documents such as NDAs, engagement terms, amendments, waivers and side letters.
- Advise on Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) issues, including registration, perfection and priority of security interests.
- Review security packages and guarantees to ensure enforceability and alignment with the business’s risk appetite.
- Support early-stage enforcement and workout scenarios in conjunction with credit, collections and external counsel.
- Provide clear, pragmatic advice on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to asset finance and related financial services.
- Help develop and maintain contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks and training for front-line teams.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (sales, credit, operations, risk, treasury) and provide commercially focused legal input.
- Mentor junior lawyers while maintaining a hands on, commercial focus.
To be successful in this role you will likely have:
- 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience as a commercial, banking & finance or corporate lawyer from a reputable law firm or in‑house team.
- Be equally comfortable drafting complex finance documentation, navigating regulatory obligations, and supporting the business.
- Solid exposure to finance, asset-based lending, equipment finance or broader banking and finance work (or strong interest in moving into this area).
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to balance legal risk against commercial outcomes.
- A proactive, solutions focused mindset with the confidence to engage directly with business stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain legal issues in a clear, concise and commercial way.
If you’re a 3–5 PQE lawyer who enjoys being close to the deal, wants broader commercial exposure and is ready to make the move in‑house, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV (and brief cover note if you wish) outlining your relevant experience in finance, asset based lending or commercial transactions to jquigley@sbrecruitment.com or call Jenny or Sarah on 02 9002 5005 for a confidential conversation.
