Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time

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Description

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

Flexible work options
Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities,
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

Consistently ranked Band 1 by Chambers, our leading RSSG team operates at the forefront of the restructuring and insolvency market, providing clients with unrivalled, invaluable market knowledge gained from our deep industry experience. Whether applying creative techniques to invest in a distressed company, working to turnaround a company in difficulty, or managing a major corporate collapse, our specialist team has the requisite skill and depth of experience to successfully resolve these matters. Due to continued growth, the Practice are seeking a junior lawyer with front end advisory and/or contentious experience who is a team-player with strong technical skills and an impressive commercial approach.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on ourcareers page http://careers.ashurst.com/

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

2+ years restructuring and insolvency experience either from an advisory or contentious law firm practice.
Ability to draft and review transactional legal documentation and agreements.
Leading effective negotiations with counterparts.
Building relationships with clients, understanding their needs and how to meet them.
A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively.
Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

For more information or if you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

Seniority level

Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionLegal
IndustriesLegal Services

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