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Restructuring and Insolvency - Associate
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced Associate to join our growing Restructuring and Insolvency practice. You will be working directly with respected senior practitioners who represent creditors, borrowers, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders across the full spectrum of R&I work. The R&I team works hand in hand with commercial disputes team and corporate team and is in growth mode looking to capture more opportunities arising from the volatile economic environment. This is an excellent role for an associate looking to grow their technical expertise and client relationship skills.
Key requirements:
- 4-6 years PQE (HK/UK scale)
- Admitted to practice law in Hong Kong preferred
- Experience in restructuring transactions
- Experience working on contentious matters, including insolvency proceedings
- Excellent drafting and mastery of the fundamentals of contract and finance law
- A self-starter, capable of running matters or transactions independently
- Supervising and managing junior lawyers and trainees; strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Versatility and adaptability – can turn hand quickly to new legal products and a large range of R&I processes across multiple legal regimes
- Large law firm experience preferred
You would be involved in:
- Formal insolvency proceedings, including liquidators recoveries
- Distressed M&A
- Debt restructuring and rescheduling
- Distressed financing, debt investments and trading
- Debtor advisory
- Creditor advisory
Application Process:
Send us an email including a covering letter, CV and expected salary to Ms. Wing Mak at wingmak@hkytl.com
Contact Information:
Ms. Wing Mak, Head of Administration
T: +852 3468 7338
E: wingmak@hkytl.com
Trainee Solicitors
What we look for
- Academic excellence: A strong academic background in law
- Analytical skills: Ability to think critically and solve complex issues
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese
- Passionate: A genuine interest in the legal field and a commitment to continuous learning and development
- Team spirit: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
About the role
As a trainee solicitor at YTL LLP, you will undergo a two-year training contract. During this period, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience by rotating through different practice areas. You will work closely with our experienced lawyers, involved in a range of matters and transactions.
Application process
If you are ready to take the first step towards a rewarding legal career at YTL LLP, we invite you to submit your application.
A. Application
Please send us your resume, academic transcripts and a cover letter detailing your interest in the trainee solicitor position.
B. Attend a 2-way interview
The interview process is a chance to meet in person to discuss your application and to chat more about what it is like being part of YTL LLP team. Hopefully, it will give you a better understanding of what to expect from your time as a trainee solicitor and beyond.
C. Written test
We may ask you to take a short written test.
Contact Information:
Ms. Wing Mak, Head of Administration
T: +852 3468 7338
E: wingmak@hkytl.com
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We are looking for high-caliber talents to join our high-performing team. If you are interested in learning more, seeing the types of opportunities we offer, let’s get in touch.
Find out more
If you have any questions, please contact:
Ms. Wing Mak, Head of Administration
T: +852 3468 7338
E: wingmak@hkytl.com
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