Insolvency & Restructuring Partner / Special Counsel | 8+ PAE | Sydney CBD Firm

Gorilla Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total package $250k-$350k

Equity pathway

BD & marketing support

Modern systems & AI tools

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is partnering with a Sydney CBD law firm to recruit an Insolvency & Restructuring Partner or Special Counsel. The role targets a portable practice or senior practitioner ready to lead, with a substantial client base and transparent remuneration.

You will advise creditors and directors, grow the practice, and leverage dedicated BD, marketing, and tech support to scale your impact within the firm. An equity pathway and leadership opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' post-admission experience in insolvency and restructuring.
• Portable practice or established client following covering remuneration.
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate.
• Track record of business development and long-term client relationships.
• Leadership to build and mentor a team.
• Entrepreneurial approach to grow practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow insolvency and restructuring practice within a commercial firm.
• Acting for insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and companies.
• Advising on formal and informal insolvency, restructuring and turnaround.
• Running insolvency litigation, recovery actions and creditor claims.
• Advising directors on their duties, safe harbour and risk.
• Building a team and generating referral work from practitioners and advisers.

Skills

Insolvency & Restructuring

Leadership

Business development

Education

Australian admission & NSW practising certificate

Job description

Insolvency & Restructuring Partner / Special Counsel | 8+ PAE | Sydney CBD Firm

Our client is a growing Sydney CBD commercial law firm looking for insolvency and restructuring practitioners at Partner or Special Counsel level who want a stronger platform to grow their practice. It suits an established Partner looking for better support and economics, a Special Counsel with a transportable practice, or a senior practitioner ready to lead. Boutique principals and sole practitioners considering a merger or succession are also welcome to make contact.

Why you’ll love it here:

• $250,000-$350,000 total package, with transparent remuneration and genuine upside for high performers
• A pathway to equity participation and real leadership opportunities
• Dedicated marketing, business development and operational support, so your time goes on clients and fee earning
• Investment in technology, AI tools and modern systems
• A substantial and growing commercial client base to cross-refer into your practice
• Keep your personal brand and client relationships, with the backing of an established firm
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and the freedom to build your practice your way

About the role:

You’ll lead and grow an insolvency and restructuring practice within a commercial firm with a substantial client base.

• Acting for insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and companies
• Advising on formal and informal insolvency, restructuring and turnaround
• Running insolvency litigation, recovery actions and creditor claims
• Advising directors on their duties, safe harbour and risk
• Building a team and generating referral work from practitioners and advisers

What you’ll bring:

• 8+ years' post-admission experience in insolvency and restructuring
• A portable practice or established client following that covers your remuneration (essential)
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• A track record of business development and long-term client relationships
• The leadership ability to build and mentor a team
• An entrepreneurial approach and the ambition to grow your practice

Additional information

• $250K-$350K total package + genuine upside | Pathway to equity
• Insolvency & Restructuring Partner or Special Counsel | Sydney CBD
• Portable practice required | Full BD, marketing and ops support

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