Bankruptcy and Restructuring Associate

McCarthy Tétrault; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 118,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Vancouver's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group seeks a highly motivated lawyer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with one of Canada’s leading groups on bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring matters.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years post-call, with a strong interest in bankruptcy and insolvency, and excellent academic credentials. This role offers exposure to major restructurings and a collaborative, client-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years post-call.
• Interest in bankruptcy and insolvency, ideally with banking, financial services or commercial litigation experience.
• Excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist our team in advising clients on bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring matters.

Skills

bankruptcy and insolvency

banking experience

commercial litigation experience

teamwork

analytical skills

Education

BC Bar admission

Job description

The Vancouver Office of McCarthy Tétrault LLP seeks a highly-motivated lawyer to join our Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with one of the leading bankruptcy & restructuring groups in Canada, with extensive experience in all areas of the practice. Our significant role in most major Canadian and cross-border restructurings, insolvencies and work-outs for over 20 years has earned us a superlative track record in the field nationwide. We regularly represent debtors as well as major financial institutions and other capital providers, large corporate creditors and court-appointed monitors, receivers and trustees. The successful candidate will assist our team in advising our clients on bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring matters.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to practice law in British Columbia and have the following credentials:

• 1-2 years post-call;
• A strong interest in bankruptcy and insolvency, ideally with banking, financial services or commercial litigation experience;
• Exceptional candidates with a demonstrated interest in this area will also be considered;
• Excellent academic and professional credentials;
• Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills; and
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service excellence.

Salary Range: $118K - $130K

McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. The firm has a substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK.

Built on an integrated approach to the practice of law and delivery of innovative client services, the firm brings its legal talent, industry insight and practice experience to help clients achieve the results that are important to them. McCarthy Tétrault LLP is an equal opportunity employer and fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment.