Restructuring Lawyer
Our award-winning restructuring, insolvency and special situations team comprises the foremost experts in the field.
Summary about this job
Banking & Finance Law
Company: Ashurst Australia
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-1704-9602
Fax: +61-2-7901-2012
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Detail information about job Restructuring Lawyer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- 2+ years' restructuring and insolvency experience
- Market leading Restructuring team
- Global elite law firm
About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here.
The Opportunity:
Ashurst combines the benefits of a leading Restructuring & Special Situations Group with a supportive and collegiate environment. The firm is looking to make a long term investment in a strong lawyer who is similarly looking to make a long term career commitment to our practice. Ashurst has a proven track record in developing lawyers and the vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for a team-player with strong technical skills and an impressive commercial approach.
Work includes:
- Restructuring and insolvency advisory roles
- Security enforcement
- Insolvency related litigation
- Formal appointments (eg administration, receivership & liquidation)
- Cross-border insolvency work
- Standstill arrangements
- Work-out proposals
- Acquisition and disposal of distressed assets
- Schemes of arrangement
Essential Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years' restructuring and insolvency experience gained within a top-tier firm or by a combination of top-tier and in-house
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Superior drafting ability
- A commercial approach and an ability to articulate and negotiate effectively
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills
- The ability to be team-focused and also work independently
- A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service, and a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships
At Ashurst, you'll have the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages learning and excellence with some of Australia's leading professionals. You will also have a range of social, sporting and health benefits available to you.