This is a Lawyer - Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency role with Clayton Utz based in Sydney, NSW, AU Clayton Utz Role Seniority - junior More about the Lawyer - Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency role at Clayton Utz The role We have a rewarding opportunity for a talented lawyer to join our growing Restructuring and Insolvency practice in Sydney. This role will see you acting for global financial institutions, listed and multi-national companies, funds, directors, insolvency practitioners and investors on a wide range of restructurings and workouts, complex financing arrangements, special situations, insolvency. Working closely with partner Katie Higgins and other senior practitioners within a nationally collaborative team, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop both your legal and client relationship skills within a top tier law firm under the mentorship of industry experts. The multi-disciplinary nature of this practice gives you the opportunity to work with peers and partners in other teams across the firm. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: 3 - 5 years' PQE as a lawyer with strong academic performance; A background in banking or finance with a desire to pivot into restructuring would be highly regarded; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to build client relationships and maintain a positive team environment; High quality and technically-sound drafting skills, with excellent attention to details; A proactive and dedicated approach to client service, with strong time and project management skills. The Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group The national Clayton Utz Restructuring and Insolvency team advises on all aspects of restructurings and insolvencies and has been retained in lead roles in many of the most significant R&I matters in Australia. The co-operative and multi-skilled nature of our group enables us to provide advice not just on the full spectrum of insolvency, recovery and special situations, but also on pre-insolvency complex restructurings that preserve the long-term value of businesses for creditors and stakeholders. For further information, please visit our Restructuring and Insolvency showcase page on LinkedIn. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Clayton Utz team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ⚖️ Acting for clients Collaborating with team members Advising on complex situations Key Strengths ⚖️ Legal expertise Interpersonal skills Drafting skills Banking or finance background Project management Client service orientation Why Clayton Utz is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Clayton Utz not with Hatch.
