Job Title Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer Location Melbourne Description The Opportunity: Ashurst combines the benefits of a leading Restructuring and Special Situations Group practice with a supportive and collegiate environment.
Consistently ranked Band 1 by Chambers, our team operates at the forefront of the restructuring and insolvency market, providing clients with unrivalled, invaluable market knowledge gained from our deep industry experience.
With the Australian insolvency and restructuring landscape becoming increasingly more transactional with complex banking documentation and corporate structures, we are seeking a junior - mid level corporate/banking lawyer to assist with these complex restructuring matters.
Prior restructuring experience is not required, however you should have worked on top tier technical and sophisticated corporate/banking transactions and have a desire to build your career in restructuring.
Ashurst has a proven track record in developing its lawyers and the vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for a team-player with an impressive commercial approach, who is keen to build on their technical skills in this area.
More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.
About You: Prior transactional experience working on complex matters with a banking or corporate background and a desire to move into restructuring.
Take day to day responsibility for more straightforward matters and actively progress complex matters with close partner support.
Be able to demonstrate good drafting skills.
Be an effective communicator with clients in order to understand their needs and how best to meet them.
Have the ability to assist clients in arriving at practical and cost effective solutions.
You will be effective in forming relationships with clients.
Understand the way our business, competitors and clients are developing and work with the business development team to use this information to develop business opportunities.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include: competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance; flexible working; complimentary gym memberships; corporate health plans; a global professional development offering for all employees; and an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools.
We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence.
It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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