28 August 2026
Key requirements
2-3 years PQE Strong restructuring experience Strong insolvency experience Strong litigation experience
The role
K&L Gates is seeking a Lawyer with 2-3 years of PQE in Restructuring & Insolvency to join their Sydney team. This role will focus on advising major Australian Banks and insolvency practitioners on complex restructuring, insolvency, and litigation matters.
What you'll do
- Act for Australia’s leading banks on complex restructuring and securities enforcement matters
- Act for receivers and managers as well as administrators and liquidators on the external administration of insolvent entities
- Advise on various complex domestic and international restructuring, insolvency and litigation matters
- Contribute knowledge and learning resources, including precedents
- Participate in business development and client relationship activities
What we're looking for
2-3 years PQE
Strong restructuring experience
Strong insolvency experience
Strong litigation experience
Worked in a similar firm on similar matters, or worked in-house
Previous exposure to large banking litigation matters
Previous exposure to insolvency matters
Previous exposure to general commercial litigation
Previous exposure to managed investment scheme litigation
Previous exposure to loan recovery
Previous exposure to securities enforcement
Practical and proactive approach
Strong leadership skills
Strong problem-solving skills
High level of client service
Excellent organisation skills
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Technical excellence· nice to have
Fantastic client service skills· nice to have
Ability to work collaboratively in a team· nice to have
Benefits
Structured mentoring program
Professional development programs
Strategic planning program for business development
Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave
26 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible working options
Salary continuance insurance
Hiring contacts
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