Associate - Restructuring & Insolvency

Miller Thomson LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Thomson LLP in Edmonton seeks an energetic lawyer for its Restructuring & Insolvency Group. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience, a license to practice in Alberta, and proven client management, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.

An entrepreneurial attitude is valued as part of our growing national business law firm. The role offers the chance to work on cross-border matters within a collaborative, supportive environment at one of Canada's

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience as a lawyer.
• Licensed to practice in Alberta.
• Proven client management, analytical, drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on restructurings and insolvency matters.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Edmonton office team on matters and filings.

Skills

Lawyer experience

Alberta license

Client management

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Entrepreneurial attitude

Job description

As a recognized national business law firm, we support, grow, and impact our communities through our work. We help entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals shape and build the Canadian economy.

When you start a career with Miller Thomson, you join a firm that puts its people first. We provide the opportunity to influence the course of your career, community, and workplace with the support and backing of a national organization. While teamwork and collaboration are hallmarks of our culture, we accept and encourage individuality. You can expect a friendly, safe, and supportive environment where your colleagues will rally around to help you succeed.

Our Restructuring & Insolvency Group is seeking an energetic, team-oriented, and entrepreneurial Lawyer to join the team in our Edmonton office.

We routinely advise businesses on operational and financial reorganizations, distressed acquisitions, liquidations and other restructuring transactions. Our work includes forbearance, security enforcement, equity and debt investment and advising senior management and boards of directors on corporate duties and responsibilities in insolvency situations.

Our thriving domestic and international restructuring practice is recognized for its special expertise in matters involving US Chapter 11 proceedings, with many of our members acting as Canadian counsel in cross-border matters.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• A license to practice in Alberta
• Proven client management skills
• Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills
• An entrepreneurial attitude

Who We Are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada's fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our People and Culture department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.