Role Snapshot Lead and manage corporate restructuring and insolvency matters nationally. Advise insolvency practitioners, creditors, boards, directors and stakeholders in distressed scenarios. Join an independent commercial firm with deep restructuring expertise and a strong market reputation. About Our Client Our client is a respected commercial law firm with a well-established restructuring and insolvency practice. Known for its partner accessibility, commerciality and high-quality client base, the team advises across voluntary administrations, receiverships, liquidations and distressed transactions. The firm acts for major insolvency firms, financiers, corporates and boards, with a reputation for resolving complex disputes and restructures with both strategic insight and technical depth. About the Role As Senior Associate, you will play a key leadership role in complex restructuring and insolvency matters across a wide range of sectors. You will work on voluntary administrations, receiverships, DOCA proposals, liquidations, distressed acquisitions and enforcement actions. The role includes managing client relationships, supervising junior lawyers and collaborating with litigation, finance and corporate specialists on multifaceted transactions and disputes. You will be part of a dynamic and cohesive team with strong referral networks and a deep bench of restructuring expertise. The firm offers a direct path to partnership for high-performing lawyers looking to deepen their leadership and client management capability. Key Responsibilities Advise insolvency practitioners, creditors and boards on voluntary administrations, liquidations, receiverships and restructures Draft and negotiate DOCA proposals, enforcement strategies, insolvency-related agreements and advisory memoranda Manage commercial disputes involving insolvent companies and distressed asset recovery Lead stakeholder negotiations and develop strategic solutions to complex commercial problems Supervise junior lawyers and manage workflows across multiple matters Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives Practice Focus Corporate restructuring and turnaround External administrations (VA, receivership, liquidation) Distressed M&A and asset recovery Director and creditor advisory Commercial litigation and insolvency disputes Candidate Profile 6–10 years’ post-qualification experience in restructuring, insolvency and/or commercial litigation Strong understanding of the Corporations Act, insolvency processes and director duties Experience managing matters involving insolvency practitioners, banks, or corporate stakeholders Proven ability to manage complex files and client relationships Commercial mindset with strong drafting and negotiation skills What’s on Offer Join a firm with a strong market reputation and genuine leadership opportunities Exposure to high-value, complex restructuring and insolvency matters Strong internal promotion pathways and succession planning Collegial, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on technical excellence Competitive remuneration and flexible working options How to Apply Restructuring & Dispute Experience: Outline your experience advising insolvency practitioners, creditors or boards. Matter Types: Highlight exposure to external administrations, DOCA processes or distressed transactions. To apply, send your CV and a brief cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com D’Arcy Weil is a First Recruitment International company. RestructuringLaw InsolvencyJobs LegalJobs PerthLawJobs CommercialLitigation VoluntaryAdministration DistressedAssets LegalCareers SeniorAssociate WAJobs CorporateRecovery Turnaround
