Senior Associate / Special Counsel, Restructuring and Insolvency | 7+ years PQE | Sydney | Permanent, full time

About the Firm

Our client is a leading independent Australian commercial law firm with a national presence. It acts for large corporates, funds and listed entities on complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters, and is known for practical, commercial advice and long-term client relationships. Its lawyers are ranked in the major legal directories, and the firm runs an active pro bono program supporting low income and disadvantaged people in the community.

The culture is cooperative and down to earth, with teams working closely across offices and practice groups.

The Team

The firm's Restructuring and Insolvency team is regarded by the market as a top tier offering. It acts for secured and unsecured creditors, liquidators, voluntary administrators and receivers in Australia and overseas on corporate workouts, reconstructions and corporate insolvency, and is sought after for high profile insolvency administrations.

The Role

Joining the Sydney team at Senior Associate or Special Counsel level, you will play a key part on high profile, complex advisory and corporate insolvency matters,



as well as insolvency related litigation. Clients include insolvency practitioners, ASX listed corporations, investment banks, private equity and funders.

The role combines:
Hands on matter management on high calibre matters
Strategic input alongside the partners
Training and mentoring junior lawyers

Requirements
7+ years experience in restructuring and insolvency, gained in private practice
Experience mentoring and training junior lawyers
Commercial, client focused advice
Works well under pressure, meets deadlines and works well in a team
Robust communication and stakeholder management skills, internally and with clients
A collaborative, positive approach

Perks
High profile, complex insolvency work with strategic input alongside the partners
Mentoring and structured learning and development
Competitive remuneration and flexible working
Wellbeing and social initiatives, pro bono work and employee recognition programs

How to Apply

Click "I'm interested" to apply, or contact Niki Kunovski on View phone number on viewjobs.com.au or View email address on viewjobs.com.au.

📌 Senior Associate / Special Counsel Restructuring & Insolvency 7+ Pqe Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Hooker And Heijden
📍 Australia