Senior Associate, Financial Services Litigation (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 160 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.

About you and our role

Working for our leading Restructuring and Insolvency Director, Gerard Breen, we are seeking applications from lawyers with 3-7 years PQE with strong technical financial services litigation expertise. The role will see you working at the forefront of complex corporate restructuring, insolvency, and high-stakes financial transactions.

As a Senior Associate, you will take a leading role in advising on restructures, insolvency litigation, and debt financing, working with major stakeholders, including hedge funds, financial institutions, and corporate clients. You will be involved in strategic planning, drafting complex legal documents, negotiating commercial solutions, and managing multi-party transactions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer to apply their expertise in insolvency, restructuring, and corporate finance.

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV, covering letter and academic transcripts to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au