Lawyer - Restructuring & Insolvency

K&L Gates; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured mentoring program

Strategic planning program

Momentum Program for parents

26 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

K&L Gates in Sydney seeks a Lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in restructuring, insolvency and litigation to join its Restructuring & Insolvency team. You will work with partners on large, high-profile matters for major banks and corporate clients.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, client service and collaboration in a bustling, global firm environment with opportunities for development and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in restructuring, insolvency and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Act for Australia’s leading banks on complex restructuring and securities enforcement matters.
• Advise receivers, managers, administrators and liquidators on external administration matters.
• Provide guidance on complex domestic and international restructuring, insolvency and litigation.
• Contribute knowledge and precedents to the team and client matters.
• Participate in business development and client relationship activities.

Job description

Restructuring & Insolvency | Sydney Metropolitan

DISCOVERmoreopportunitiestoDEVELOPyour talentsandTHRIVEin a dynamic legallandscape.

Aboutthe team

OurRestructuring and Insolvency team act for major Australian Banksand Financiers, along with insolvency practitioners and corporateclients across all industry sectors. This highly experienced teamprovides advice on all forms of loan recovery, restructuring andsecurities enforcement matters, together with corporate insolvency.They also act in commercial dispute matters for corporate clientsand handle commercial litigation matters of all sizes in Australianstate and federal jurisdictions.

Aboutthe role

Working withpartners, Alex Smith and Claudine Salameh, we can offer you theopportunity to work as part of a collaborative and energetic teamon large and complex, often high-profile matters. On aday-to-day basis you will have the chance to:

• Act forAustralia’s leading banks on complex restructuring andsecurities enforcement matters
• Act forreceivers and managers as well as administrators andliquidators on the external administration of insolvententities
• Adviseon various complex domestic and international restructuring,insolvency and litigation matters
• Contribute knowledge andlearning resources, including precedents
• Participate in businessdevelopment and client relationship activities

Aboutyou

We value ourculture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly andrespectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individualwho in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantasticclient service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team toget things done.

We areseeking Lawyer (3 - 5 years PQE) with strong restructuring,insolvency and litigation experience who has ideally worked in asimilar firm on similar matters, or who has been workingin-house.

You willideally have previous exposure to large banking litigation matters,insolvency matters, general commercial litigation, managedinvestment scheme litigation, loan recovery and securitiesenforcement. You should be practical and proactive in your approachin addition to demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solvingskills. A high level of client service is expected, as areexcellent organisation, written and oral communicationskills.

Theextras

K&L Gatespromotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in theircareers.

Initiativesinclude:

• Structured mentoringprogram
• Strategic planningprogram for business development
• MomentumProgram for women and men who are taking a period of parentalleave
• 26 weekspaid parental leave
• Flexibleworking options
• Salarycontinuance insurance

AboutUs

The firm’sAustralian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australianlegal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. Withlawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leadingfinancial and commercial centres and possessing substantialexperience.

At the heartof our ethos is an inclusive and collaborative environment thatspans our fully integrated global platform. This approach enablesus to diligently merge the vast knowledge and expertise of ourlawyers and policy professionals, creating interdisciplinary teamsthat deliver truly exceptional client solutions.

In ourpursuit of excellence, we go beyond conventional boundaries,marryingactionwithvision,successwithdedication,methodwithpassion,andinnovationwithcreativity. This holistic approach is not just a strategy; it’s our commitmentto providing an unparalleled client experience.We understandthat the legal journey is not merely about navigating throughchallenges; it’s about crafting solutions that transcendexpectations. This commitment to excellence and innovationculminates in what we proudly call, "The K&L GatesExperience." It represents more than a service; it’sa testament to our dedication to redefining standards and shapingthe future of the legal industry.

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K&LGates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety,wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcomeapplications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturallyand linguistically diverse background.