Career Opportunities

Associate, Restructuring and Insolvency

Calgary
Permanent Full-Time

Overview

Our Restructuring and Insolvency group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) continues to grow. Blakes is widely regarded as a market leader for Restructuring and Insolvency and we are looking for an associate with 1 to 5 years of direct experience to join the Calgary office.

The Blakes Restructuring & Insolvency group is recognized as one of Canada’s leading domestic and cross-border restructuring practices. We combine our unmatched experience and depth to meet the immediate and critical needs of our clients with expert practitioners in each of Canada’s four main business centres. Working collaboratively across our national platform and with top U.S. and international firms, our Restructuring & Insolvency lawyers bring creative problem solving and integrated, strategic advice to our clients in high-stakes restructurings, distressed transactions and insolvency proceedings that require precision and deep legal knowledge.

We represent all parties impacted by insolvencies and restructurings, including corporate debtors Canadian and U.S. banks and financial institutions, investors in distressed M&A opportunities, equity holders and court officers in domestic and cross-border insolvency proceedings.

For more information on the Blakes Restructuring & Insolvency Group, please visit www.blakes.com.

About Blakes

At Blakes, we are all about our people. We are committed to not only providing exceptional client experiences, but also fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture for legal professionals and administrative professionals. As a winner of the Canada’s Best Diversity Employers award, as well as the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award, we know that diversity and inclusion are not simply initiatives on the perimeter of our business — they are the core of our success. We understand the importance of cultivating an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a Firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment comprised of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to Apply

All interested applicants should submit their cover letter, résumé, and all post-secondary school transcripts directly to Jessica Weatherhead, Manager, Student Programs & Associates.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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