Lawyer | Insolvency & Restructuring

Mizzen Search; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizzen Search is partnering with a leading Australian firm in Sydney to recruit a lawyer for their growing Restructuring & Insolvency team. The work spans cross-border insolvencies, complex restructurings, and workouts for financial institutions and corporate clients.

The role targets lawyers with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in banking and finance, superb communication, and the ability to manage time-sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 PQE with strong academic background.
• Solid foundation in banking & finance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on insolvency, restructurings, and recovery matters.
• Work with a diverse client base including financial institutions and corporates.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver practical solutions under pressure.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

The Opportunity

This firm is home to a collaborative, national team that advises on significant and challenging matters in the Australian market. Known for their forward-thinking approach, they provide expert advice on the full spectrum of insolvency and recovery, as well as complex pre-insolvency restructurings designed to preserve long-term stakeholder value.

There’s currently anopportunity for a lawyer to join the growing and dynamic R&I team in Sydney to act for a diverse client base including global financial institutions, listed multi-nationals, investment funds, boards of directors, and insolvency practitioners.

The work is fast-paced and intellectually demanding, covering a broad range of restructurings, complex financing workouts, and special situations. Because this practice is inherently multi-disciplinary, you will enjoy significant exposure to other practice areas, allowing you to develop both your technical legal skills and your client relationship management capabilities within a supportive, high-performance environment.

You

We’d like to speak to lawyers at 3-5 PQE paired with a strong academic background. You’ll have a solid foundation in banking & finance, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex and time-sensitive projects.