Special Counsel

4 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia DLA Piper Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

DLA Piper's Restructuring practice is growing, and we are looking for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Restructuring team, based in Sydney. Your role will involve supporting on domestic and cross-border insolvency and restructuring matters as well as private credit, special situations and distressed transactions across various sectors and geographies.

You will be part of one of the largest global Restructuring practices in the world, working closely with our Partner and Global Co-Chair for Restructuring, Naomi Moore, to support our Restructuring team across Asia Pacific.

You will also have access to our DLA Piper Career Academies, an award-winning international development forum designed to cultivate high performance and support your career goals.

The successful candidate will need to be an experienced and highly motivated individual with strong technical knowledge and transactional skills, along with a keen interest in working across cultures in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. At DLA Piper, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

If you're a high performing insolvency and restructuring Senior Associate or Special Counsel who is ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Be part of a team that thrives on complex challenges and delivering exceptional results. We're trusted advisors, innovators and game changers and now, we're asking you to join us and be part of our success.

Together, we can make business better. Apply now and be part of our future.

About Us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

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