Lawyer - Restructuring & Insolvency

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About the team

Our Restructuring and Insolvency team act for major Australian Banks and Financiers, along with insolvency practitioners and corporate clients across all industry sectors. This highly experienced team provides advice on all forms of loan recovery, restructuring and securities enforcement matters, together with corporate insolvency. They also act in commercial dispute matters for corporate clients and handle commercial litigation matters of all sizes in Australian state and federal jurisdictions.

About the role

Working with partners, Alex Smith and Claudine Salameh, we can offer you the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and energetic team on large and complex, often high-profile matters. On a day-to-day basis you will have the chance to:

• Act for Australia’s leading banks on complex restructuring and securities enforcement matters
• Act for receivers and managers as well as administrators and liquidators on the external administration of insolvent entities
• Advise on various complex domestic and international restructuring, insolvency and litigation matters
• Contribute knowledge and learning resources, including precedents
• Participate in business development and client relationship activities

About you

We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence and fantastic client service skills is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.

We are seeking Lawyer (2 - 3 years PQE) with strong restructuring, insolvency and litigation experience who has ideally worked in a similar firm on similar matters, or who has been working in-house.

You will ideally have previous exposure to large banking litigation matters, insolvency matters, general commercial litigation, managed investment scheme litigation, loan recovery and securities enforcement. You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills. A high level of client service is expected, as are excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.

The extras

K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Initiatives include:

• Structured mentoring program
• Professional development programs
• Strategic planning program for business development
• Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options
• Salary continuance insurance

About Us

The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.

At the heart of our ethos is an inclusive and collaborative environment that spans our fully integrated global platform. This approach enables us to diligently merge the vast knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals, creating interdisciplinary teams that deliver truly exceptional client solutions.

In our pursuit of excellence, we go beyond conventional boundaries, marrying action with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. This holistic approach is not just a strategy; it’s our commitment to providing an unparalleled client experience. We understand that the legal journey is not merely about navigating through challenges; it’s about crafting solutions that transcend expectations. This commitment to excellence and innovation culminates in what we proudly call, “The K&L Gates Experience.” It represents more than a service; it’s a testament to our dedication to redefining standards and shaping the future of the legal industry.

Do you like what you see?

Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com

For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at tania.brierley@klgates.com

For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com

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K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.

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