Restructuring and Insolvency Associate (Calgary)

Remote People Ltd.; Calgary; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote People Ltd. is seeking a Calgary-based Restructuring and Insolvency Associate to join its growing practice.

This role focuses on corporate restructuring, receivership, and insolvency matters, collaborating with senior counsel on complex files. Candidates should be called to the Bar in Alberta with 1–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in Alberta in good standing.
• 1-5 years of experience in restructuring, insolvency, or related commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-moving files.
• Interest in building a specialized restructuring practice.

Responsibilities

• Support restructuring, receivership, and insolvency proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, court materials, and creditor/stakeholder communications.
• Conduct legal research on insolvency and secured transactions law.
• Attend court appearances and stakeholder negotiations.
• Collaborate with senior counsel on complex multi-party files.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bar admission in Alberta

Job description

Restructuring and Insolvency Associate

Location: Calgary, AB
Practice Area: Restructuring & Insolvency
Experience: 1-5 years
Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

This is a confidential search - the identity of the hiring organization is disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

About the Opportunity

A Calgary practice with an active restructuring and insolvency group is seeking an associate to join its team, working on a range of corporate restructuring, receivership, and insolvency matters - an area of sustained demand in the Alberta market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support restructuring, receivership, and insolvency proceedings
• Draft pleadings, court materials, and creditor/stakeholder communications
• Conduct legal research on insolvency and secured transactions law
• Attend court appearances and stakeholder negotiations
• Collaborate with senior counsel on complex multi-party files

Qualifications

• Called to the Bar in Alberta, in good standing
• 1-5 years of experience in restructuring, insolvency, or related commercial litigation
• Strong analytical, research, and drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in fast-moving files
• Interest in building a specialized restructuring practice