Contractor Senior Insolvency Practitioner – Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 131,000 - 196,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor fee structure

Operational expense provisions

Professional development opportunities

Administrative and legal support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Insolvency Practitioner for a contractor role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead insolvent estate administrations, including liquidations and sequestrations, with responsibility for asset realization and distributions under legal requirements.

The position requires a strong track record and high ethical standards. You will manage creditor meetings, liaise with regulators, and supervise junior staff while driving business development and client relations

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent.
• Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• Registered Insolvency Practitioner with relevant accreditation.
• Minimum of 7 years post-qualification insolvency experience.
• Proven track record managing diverse insolvency caseloads.
• Solid knowledge of the Insolvency Act and Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer insolvent estates including liquidations and sequestrations.
• Develop and implement business rescue plans where applicable.
• Identify, secure, and realize assets of insolvent estates.
• Conduct creditor meetings and liaise with creditors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Investigate affairs and report on potential misconduct.
• Prepare detailed reports, financial statements, and distributions accounts for the Master of the High Court.
• Ensure compliance with the Insolvency Act and Companies Act.
• Manage legal challenges and disputes related to insolvency proceedings.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff within the insolvency team.
• Contribute to business development and client acquisition.

Skills

Insolvency law

Asset valuation

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team management

Ethical standards

Dispute resolution

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Insolvency Practitioner for a contractor role in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead insolvent estate administrations, including liquidations and sequestrations, with responsibility for asset realization and distributions under legal requirements.

The position requires a strong track record and high ethical standards. You will manage creditor meetings, liaise with regulators, and supervise junior staff while driving business development and client relations