ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting prospect exists for an experienced transactional lawyer to join a highly regarded finance and restructuring team. This role focuses on complex restructuring, refinancing and strategic advisory matters, working with a broad range of stakeholders on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions.

The practice is transaction-focused and offers exposure to challenging commercial situations, distressed opportunities and business transformation matters, rather than traditional litigation-based insolvency work.

You will:
Advise on corporate restructures, refinancing and recapitalisation transactions
Draft and negotiate a range of finance and restructuring documentation
Work on debt restructures, turnaround initiatives and business recovery matters
Assist with strategic stakeholder negotiations and transaction execution
Advise on governance, risk and restructuring options in complex commercial environments
Support acquisitions, disposals and investment transactions involving distressed or special situations assets
Collaborate with clients and advisers to deliver commercially focused outcomes





ABOUT YOU

You will have:
At least 5 years' post-admission experience in restructuring, finance, corporate or related transactional practice areas
Solid drafting and negotiation skills across complex commercial transactions
A sound understanding of finance, corporate and restructuring principles
Excellent commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
Experience managing matters in fast-paced and time-sensitive environments
A desire to work closely with clients and contribute to a collaborative team culture

PERKS
Exposure to sophisticated and high-value transactions
Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Strong mentoring and career development opportunities
Clear long-term career progression pathways
Chance to work alongside highly regarded practitioners on market-leading matters

📌 Senior Lawyer / Senior Associate Restructuring Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 Hourglass Recruitment
📍 Australia