Lawyer, Insolvency

The Counsel Network; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking an Insolvency Lawyer to join its team in Edmonton. In this role, the lawyer will assist various financial institutions with complex insolvency matters and contribute to the growth of the office's restructuring group. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in law and experience in insolvency, coupled with excellent client management skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insolvency / restructuring experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist institutional clients with various insolvency and restructuring proceedings.
• Expand and support business/client development opportunities.
• Provide mentorship to the office’s restructuring and insolvency group.

Skills

Practice management

Commercial acumen

Client service orientation

Education

LL.B. or J.D. degree

Good standing with a Canadian Law Society

Job description

Our client has an immediate opening for a talented Insolvency Lawyer to join its successful multi-disciplinary team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will assist various financial institutions, including Canadian and foreign banks, wholesale financiers, insurance companies, bankruptcy trustees, receivers, liquidators, pension fund trustees, creditors, and landlords, with complex insolvency matters in Canada.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Assist institutional clients with a variety of insolvency and restructuring proceedings, including a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters, including national and international financial reorganizations.
• Expand and support business / client development opportunities.
• Provide mentorship and support to the office’s growing restructuring and insolvency group.

Education and Professional Skills / Knowledge

• LL.B. or J.D. degree (or equivalent).
• Good standing with a Canadian Law Society.
• 2+ years of insolvency / restructuring experience.
• Outstandingpractice management skills,effectivecommercialacumen, andstrongclient service orientation.