Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

McCarthy Tétrault; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault LLP's Vancouver office seeks a highly motivated lawyer to join our Bankruptcy and Restructuring Group. The successful candidate will work closely with one of Canada's leading teams, with extensive experience in restructurings, insolvencies and workouts for over 20 years.

Qualified to practice in British Columbia, you should have 2–5 years post-call, a strong interest in bankruptcy with banking or commercial litigation, and excellent academics, analytical, drafting and teamwork

Qualifications

• 2–5 years post-call in law.
• Strong interest in bankruptcy 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist our team on bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Work closely with a leading bankruptcy and restructuring group on major matters.
• Support clients including debtors, financial institutions and other creditors as needed.

Skills

2–5 yrs post-call

Bankruptcy interest

Drafting skills

Teamwork

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:

• 2 – 5 years post-call;
• A strong interest in bankruptcy and insolvency with banking, financial services or commercial litigation experience;
• Excellent academic and professional credentials;
• Strong analytical, communication and drafting skills; and
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service excellence.

Salary Range: $130K - $185K

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 the 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.