Lawyer - Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations (Front-End)

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking a talented lawyer to join the Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations team. You will act for global financial institutions, listed and multinational companies, funds, directors, insolvency practitioners and investors on restructurings, workouts, and complex financing arrangements.

Working with partner Katie Higgins and senior practitioners, you will develop your legal expertise and client relationships within a nationally collaborative, top-tier firm

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' PQE as a lawyer with strong academic performance.
• Background in banking or finance with a desire to pivot expand your skillset in restructuring would be highly regarded.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build client relationships and maintain a positive team environment.
• High quality and technically-sound drafting skills, with excellent attention to details.
• A proactive and dedicated approach to client service, with strong time and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act for global financial institutions, listed and multinational companies, funds, directors, insolvency practitioners and investors on restructurings and workouts, complex financing arrangements, special situations, and corporate insolvency.
• Work closely with partner Katie Higgins and other senior practitioners within a nationally collaborative team to develop both legal and client relationship skills.
• Collaborate with peers and partners in other teams across the firm to deliver multi-disciplinary solutions.

Job description

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our growing Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations practice in Sydney. This role will see you acting for global financial institutions, listed and multi-national companies, funds, directors, insolvency practitioners and investors on a wide range of restructurings and workouts, complex financing arrangements, special situations, and corporate insolvency. Working closely with partner Katie Higgins and other senior practitioners within a nationally collaborative team, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop both your legal and client relationship skills within a top tier law firm under the mentorship of industry experts. The multi-disciplinary nature of this practice gives you the opportunity to work with peers and partners in other teams across the firm.

Skills & Experience

• 3 - 5 years' PQE as a lawyer with strong academic performance;


• A background in banking or finance with a desire to pivot expand your skillset in restructuring would be highly regarded;


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build client relationships and maintain a positive team environment;


• High quality and technically-sound drafting skills, with excellent attention to details;


• A proactive and dedicated approach to client service, with strong time and project management skills.

The Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Group

The national Clayton Utz Restructuring and Insolvency team advises on all aspects of restructurings, insolvencies and special situations, and has been retained in lead roles in many of the most significant R& I matters in Australia. The co-operative and multi-skilled nature of our group enables us to provide advice not just on the full spectrum of insolvency, recovery and special situations, but also on pre-insolvency complex restructurings that preserve the long-term value of businesses for creditors and stakeholders. For further information, please visit our Restructuring and Insolvency showcase page on LinkedIn. #LI-NS1

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to [e-mail]. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence.

Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we’re committed to fostering a career path that’s unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more.

Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more.

The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more.

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