Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer (Senior Associate level)

4 days ago


City of Melbourne, Australia ClearCompany Full time

Position Overview

Secure your work–life balance as a Senior Associate in Restructuring & Insolvency. This position offers flexible hybrid arrangements, award-winning culture and meaningful insolvency work.

About the Law Firm

Our client is a modern, independent Australian law firm with offices in NSW and VIC, employing over 700 people. Named in AFR BOSS Magazine’s Best Places to Work 2025, they’re a 5-Star Employer of Choice and WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. They run dedicated internal diversity and inclusion programs covering LGBTQ+, cultural and disability networks.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Manage debt recovery and external administration matters end-to-end: file deadlines, drafting and court appearances

- Advise insolvency practitioners, secured lenders and creditors on asset realisation and enforcement actions

- Conduct legal research and support Partners on high-value restructuring and litigation work

What You’ll Bring

- 3 years’ PQE in restructuring, insolvency or commercial litigation

- Strong organisation and ability to manage varied workloads under tight turnarounds

- Excellent drafting, research and communication skills

- A proactive, team-based approach and genuine client focus

Why Join

- Truly flexible work practices and hybrid arrangements

- Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave plus study support programs

- Award-winning, inclusive culture with dedicated diversity & inclusion initiatives

- Health & wellbeing programs, social events and pro bono opportunities

Balance Your Insolvency Career – Apply Today

Apply now or email your resume to Janine Cloete (Legal – VIC & SA) at janine@gorillajobs.com.au to hear more about the opportunity. You can also contact Janine on +61 499 656 731.

Connect with Janine on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/janinecloete1990

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