Associate - Restructuring Insolvency 3- 5 years PQE

The role

Do you want to be part of one of Melbournes leading restructuring and insolvency teams Are you a technically strong commercial litigator with 3 5 years PQE If so we would love to hear from you.

Working directly under the supervision of industry recognised Restructuring & Insolvency partners Michael Lhuede and Joanne Hardwick and supported by a close knit team this is an outstanding opportunity to work across a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters and general commercial litigation. This role will see you refining your existing commercial litigation and analytical skills working on a wide range of matters to truly develop your restructuring and insolvency skillset. Beyond the legal work and as part of the team you will also be involved in aspects of business development and client management.

In the insolvency and restructuring space you will provide specialist advice and representation to company boards liquidators receivers administrators and bankruptcy trustees. The work is varied and offers the opportunity to develop high level expertise across voidable transaction claims remuneration and priority issues statutory compliance & stakeholder negotiations and restructuring & turnaround. As to the commercial litigation aspect of the role you will be exposed to matters generally in the Supreme and Federal Courts relating to contractual disputes property disputes shareholder disputes misleading and deceptive conduct claims derivative actions and general commercial disputes.

Your teammates will be likeminded highperforming individuals who thrive on the complex and profile matters that we regularly are engaged to undertake. This role is rare and we are confident it will offer the right candidate the chance to springboard their existing technical expertise to more complex and challenging work.

About you

• A minimum of 3 years of legal experience with demonstrable experience in general commercial litigation and restructuring and insolvency law.
• Experience working both autonomously and collaboratively on matters with the aptitude to manage direct client contact and the capability to effectively manage up and down where required.
• Initiative to take on the daytoday conduct of litigation under the supervision of partners.
• A willingness to grow your advocacy and examination skills before a Court.
• Capability to work collaboratively within a high performing local team environment whilst also collaborating with other practice groups both in Melbourne and nationally.
• A commitment to excellence and delivery of highquality outcomes to our clients including working within tight timeframes.
• Excellent attention to detail with wellestablished technical legal skills and strong commercial acumen.
• A selfmotivated and cando attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman.

About our Insolvency & Restructuring Practice

Piper Aldermans Restructuring and Insolvency team is nationally recognised within the industry as a leading authority with particular expertise and experience in the SME market. Our lead partners Michael Lhuede and Joanne Hardwick Melbourne Thomas Russell Sydney and Mike Hayes Adelaide) are all highly esteemed within the insolvency market. Representing a broad spectrum of insolvency practitioners from the Big 4 accounting firms (KPMG PWC and Deloitte); the large specialist insolvency firms (KordaMentha McGrath Nicol and Grant Thornton); through to deep engagement with a large crosssection of the SME insolvency practices servicing the largest part of the market. Additionally we act for banks and finance companies and regularly handle the restructuring of distressed businesses and advise directors creditors and debtors alike.

Our recent experience spans from the high profile cryptocurrency collapses such as FTX the fastmoving and complex administration of the gold miner Balmaine Gold through to navigating bankruptcy trustees through challenging complex test cases and vexatious litigants.

Our partners are experts in their fields having been involved in some of Australias largest and most complex insolvency administrations. They are recognised as leading lawyers in peer and client reviews including The Legal 500 The Best Lawyers in Australia and Doyles Guide. Our distinguished partners include Fellows of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association and members of the Law Council of Australias Insolvency & Reconstruction Committee who have been instrumental in the development and reform of insolvency law for over 30 years.

About us

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney Brisbane Adelaide Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.

At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Our perks

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including but not limited to:

• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
• An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
• Automatic acceptance into the group Salary Continuance insurance plan
• Purchased annual leave options.
• A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
• A range of corporate discounts.
• Employeeled Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in probono work.

Apply today

Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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