Litigation & Insolvency Lawyer

Overview

Litigation & Insolvency Lawyer (5-7 years) — Senior Associate, Litigation and Insolvency (5-7 years)

Company: a large regional law firm

Location:

Montreal or Quebec

Work from home:
Hybrid

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ABOUT OUR CLIENT, THE TEAM, AND ROLE OVERVIEW:
Our client is a large regional law firm recognized for their areas of expertise and their exceptional team. They pride themselves on building teams that provide top-notch advice and service to their clients, while putting happiness at work at the top of their priorities. Our client is looking for a commercial litigator focused on banking law and insolvency and restructuring.

The Associate will represent financial institutions, creditors, trustees and businesses in the telecom industry and others. The Associate will be expected to defend the rights and interests of an array of institutional and private lenders and assist and support trustees and receivers in fulfilling their mandates.

Note:

The original description emphasizes the role and scope rather than enumerated day-to-day tasks. The following content reflects responsibilities as described:

• Represent financial institutions, creditors, trustees in bankruptcy, and corporate clients in commercial litigation with a focus on banking law, insolvency, and restructuring.
• Defend the rights and interests of institutional and private lenders.
• Assist and support trustees and receivers in fulfilling their mandates.

• Member in good standing with the Barreau du Québec.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in commercial litigation, with a strong emphasis on banking law, insolvency, and restructuring.
• Proven ability to represent financial institutions, creditors, trustees in bankruptcy, and corporate clients.
• Strong litigation, advocacy and negotiation skills, particularly in defending the rights of institutional and private lenders.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, and legal opinions related to insolvency proceedings.
• Familiarity with the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), and relevant provincial legislation.
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred, especially for practice in Quebec.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to manage sensitive financial matters with discretion.

• A focus on work-life balance
• Mentoring and training programs
• A competitive remuneration program
• Benefits such as group insurance, telemedicine, employer contribution pension plan, etc.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Human Resources

Note:

Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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