Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor Or Senior Associate (Queensland)

Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor Or Senior Associate (Queensland)

09 Aug
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Colin Biggers & Paisley
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Queensland

09 Aug

Colin Biggers & Paisley

Queensland

About us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we're here to make a difference.
We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do.
This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do.
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program.
We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don't just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions.
The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a solicitor or senior associate with 5+ years' PAE to join our Restructuring and Insolvency team in Brisbane.
The role will require:
Providing clients with legal advice
Assist in managing matters, ensuring all deadlines are met
Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice




Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
Managing prospective client relationships
Mentoring and developing junior staff
Continual professional development and managing CLE requirements
The successful candidate:
5+ years' PQE with a background in commercial litigation and restructuring & insolvency
Experience in public examinations and claw back actions (liquidators)
Completed ARITA course
Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
A strong focus on turnaround time
Commercial acumen
Practical and client focused problem solving skills
A strong, plain language communication style
Join the team:
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance.
We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first.
Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee advantages.
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth.
We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us.
"Diversity" to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and "inclusion" for us means inclusion for all.
We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone.
Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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📌 Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor Or Senior Associate (Queensland)
🏢 Colin Biggers & Paisley
📍 Queensland

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