Lawyer, Insolvency

The Counsel Network; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a talented Insolvency Lawyer to join its team in Edmonton. The successful candidate will assist various financial institutions with complex insolvency matters and offer mentorship to the restructuring group. Candidates must have an LL.B. or J.D. degree, be in good standing with a Canadian Law Society, and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in insolvency or restructuring.
• Effective commercial acumen.
• Ability to mentor and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with insolvency and restructuring proceedings.
• Support business development opportunities.
• Provide mentorship to the restructuring group.

Skills

Insolvency and restructuring knowledge

Client service orientation

Practice management skills

Education

LL.B. or J.D. degree

Good standing with a Canadian Law Society

Job description

Overview

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.
• Outstanding practice management skills, effective commercial acumen, and strong client service orientation.