Associate - Restructuring at A&O Shearman

The role

A&O Shearman is seeking a Restructuring Associate to join their world-class Restructuring & Insolvency team in London. This role is for a qualified lawyer with sound experience at the associate level within a complex international organisation, focusing on complex cross-border restructurings and insolvencies.

What you'll do

Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
Strategically advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
Business development – development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
Legal research
Supervision of junior team members

What we're looking for

Qualified lawyer

Strong technical knowledge of the legal framework surrounding restructuring transactions

Intellectual curiosity and versatility

Detail-focused and self-motivated approach

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Excellent client relationship skills

Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation

Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment

A person of sound judgment, able to establish a high level of credibility

Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge· nice to have

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Group income protection cover

Private medical insurance

Mental health resources and free apps

Health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service

Emergency back-up care support

Parental and special leave

Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service

Holiday trading

Season ticket loans

Online discounts and lifestyle management services

Hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role)

Associate - Restructuring

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