Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer (6+ PQE)

MRA Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Search is engaged on behalf of a leading international law firm seeking a restructuring and insolvency lawyer in Sydney. The role focuses on sophisticated matters including corporate restructurings, formal insolvency processes, and distressed transactions.

Candidates should have 6+ years PQE, be Australia or New Zealand qualified with strong technical experience across restructuring, insolvency and related disputes, and demonstrated collaboration and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Australia or New Zealand qualified with high academic achievement
• 6+ years' post-qualification experience in restructuring and insolvency
• Experience gained at a leading Australian or international law firm
• Strong technical experience across restructuring, insolvency and related disputes
• Collaborative, commercially minded and keen to work on sophisticated matters

Responsibilities

• Work on corporate restructurings, formal insolvency processes and distressed transactions.
• Exposure to complex disputes and advisory work arising from financially distressed situations.

Job description

About the firm and the role:

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency lawyer (6+ PQE) to join its Sydney practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated restructuring, insolvency and distressed situations matters within a prestigious international platform.

The team advises a broad range of clients including major financial institutions, corporates, insolvency practitioners, investors and other stakeholders across complex domestic and cross-border matters, primarily on transactional aspects of restructuring and insolvency.

The role will have you working on significant matters involving corporate restructurings, formal insolvency processes, and distressed transactions. There will also be exposure to complex disputes and advisory work arising from financially distressed situations.

The firm offers top-of-market salaries, deep industry knowledge with a global perspective and a highly collaborative culture. This opportunity will suit a driven and confident restructuring and insolvency lawyer looking to enhance their experience within a growing team in a global platform.

About you:

• Australia or New Zealand qualified with high academic achievement
• 6+ years' post-qualification experience in restructuring and insolvency
• Experience gained at a leading Australian or international law firm
• Strong technical experience across restructuring, insolvency and related disputes
• Collaborative, commercially minded and keen to work on sophisticated matters

About MRA Search:

MRA Search is a leading international legal search firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the US. With decades of experience in the legal industry, we act as trusted advisers to many of the world’s leading law firms and companies. We are committed to supporting careers and developing exceptional legal teams.