Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyer – Partner or Special Counsel

About the role

A growing commercial law firm in Sydney's CBD is looking for insolvency and restructuring practitioners at Partner or Special Counsel level. You will lead and grow an insolvency and restructuring practice within the firm, which has a substantial client base. The arrangement suits an established partner seeking better support and economics, a special counsel with a transportable practice, or a senior practitioner ready to lead.

Key responsibilities

• Act for insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and companies
• Advise on formal and informal insolvency, restructuring and turnaround
• Run insolvency litigation, recovery actions and creditor claims
• Advise directors on their duties, safe harbour and risk
• Build a team and generate referral work from practitioners and advisers

Required profile

• 8+ years' post-admission experience in insolvency and restructuring
• A portable practice or an established client following that covers your remuneration (essential)
• Admission in Australia and an unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• Track record of business development and long-term client relationships
• Leadership ability to build and mentor a team, and an entrepreneurial approach to growing the practice

What we offer

• Total package of $250,000-$350,000 with transparent remuneration and genuine upside for high performers
• Pathway to equity participation and real leadership opportunities
• Dedicated marketing, business development and operational support
• Investment in technology, AI tools and modern systems
• Substantial and growing commercial client base to cross-reference into your practice
• Keep your personal brand and client relationships with the backing of an established firm