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Insolvency & Restructuring

Insolvency Lawyer

Toronto, Ontario · 6+ years
$150,000 – $190,000
LocationToronto, Ontario
Practice AreaInsolvency & Restructuring
Experience6+ years
Work ModelHybrid
PostedSeptember 25, 2026
ClosesOctober 9, 2026

Join a Practice Focused on Distressed Situations, Strategy, and Commercial Problem-Solving

A Toronto law firm is looking to add an insolvency lawyer with experience in restructuring, creditor remedies, enforcement, receiverships, bankruptcy, or insolvency-related litigation. This opportunity is well-suited to a lawyer who enjoys complex commercial problems, urgent situations, and files where strategy matters.

The right lawyer will be comfortable working in a practice area where legal advice often intersects with business pressure, financial risk, and fast-moving client needs. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a specialized and commercially important area of practice.

The Work

In this Insolvency Lawyer Toronto role, you can expect to work on insolvency and restructuring matters, creditor enforcement, receiverships, bankruptcies, proposals, security reviews, debt recovery, priority disputes, and insolvency-related litigation.

You may work with creditors, debtors, trustees, receivers, lenders, business owners, and other stakeholders involved in distressed commercial situations. The work may involve drafting, court materials, negotiations, strategic advice, and file management from early-stage enforcement through resolution.

Compensation

$150,000 – $190,000

For Equity Partners Group Performances and Override bonuses in addition to market leading splits on original generated work

BenefitsComprehensive
VacationCompetitive
BillablesMarket Appropriate

What the firm is looking for.

  • 01This Insolvency Lawyer Toronto opportunity is best suited to an insolvency lawyer with approximately 6+ years of experience in insolvency, restructuring, enforcement, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, or related creditor-debtor work.
  • 02The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and comfort working on files where timelines, risk, and business realities matter. Experience with court-driven insolvency work, receiverships, secured creditor remedies, or commercial disputes would be considered an asset.

Role Requirements

EducationJ.D., L.LB or Canadian equivalent degree
Working HoursFull time: Standard Law Firm schedule
Skills– This role requires previous practice experience in Insolvency. · – Candidates must have a strong track record of developing business or a plan to expand business development activities. · – Must be called to the Ontario Bar and have a Licence in Good Standing with the LSO.

Your interest stays confidential.

Your application and interest in this Insolvency Lawyer Toronto opportunity will be handled in a confidential manner. We will not share your resume, name, or profile to any firm or client without your expressed consent. At no time during our process will any personal information be shared. If we uncover an opportunity for you, we will discuss the opportunity with you, answer potential questions and provide enough information for you to make an informed decision on whether you would like your resume presented to that potential employer.

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