Solicitor (2-4 yrs PAE) - Restructuring & Insolvency (front-end focus) - Sydney

We are seeking a solicitor, with 2-4 yrs post admission experience to join our Sydney-based specialist restructuring and insolvency team.

About the roles
King & Wood Mallesons’ specialist restructuring and insolvency team sits in the banking and finance team. With close links to the broader KWM practice AND THE WIDER RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY INDUSTRY, the team has access to the most significant and complex restructuring and insolvency work in the market. The team is known as a centre of excellence and has the benefit of some of the finest legal and commercial minds working in restructuring and insolvency in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. 

KWM is uniquely placed to lead on cross-border restructuring matters in the Asia-Pacific Region, as well as globally. We work seamlessly across offices and practice groups. The team is known for leading on high profile restructuring and insolvency matters and taking an active role in structuring and leading implementation of the solution.

Our team remains busy on several very significant situations BOTH PUBLICLY KNOWN AND HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL. As we work through those situations and start on new ones, we are looking for an ambitious solicitor to join us. If you want to continue to focus on front-end restructuring work and to play a leading role in our market-leading team then this is an excellent opportunity to step up. 
 
Candidates will: 

• have a minimum 2 years post-admission experience, PREFERABLY with exposure to specialist restructuring & insolvency work IN AUSTRALIA OR A SIMILAR JURIDICTION OVERSEAS

• be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Australian restructuring and insolvency procedures 

• have a genuine passion to work in a team environment with a focus on collaboration

• demonstrate attention to detail, organisational skills and a strong work ethic

• have ambitions to specialise in restructuring & insolvency work and over time take on a senior role in our team

You will:

• work on complex restructuring and insolvency matters in a collaborative and supportive environment focused on training 

• have direct contact with our broader practice and clients

• have opportunities to take initiative and responsibility on matters

• be supported to develop your skills and profile and to build relationships in the Australian restructuring and insolvency market

Who are we?
We are Asia’s top tier international law firm with 25 offices and almost 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned in the world's growth markets and financial centres. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. 
We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do.  We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, kellie.mclean@au.kwm.com.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability, and life stages. 
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@kwm.com.