COLLAPSE ($150,000 – $220,000)

Barings Bank was one of the oldest and most respected banks in England, founded in 1762 and famously used by the royal family. For over two centuries, it was seen as rock-solid.

That changed in 1995, when a single trader, Nick Leeson, brought it down. Based in Singapore, Leeson was supposed to make safe trades. Instead, he started hiding losses in a secret account and taking bigger and bigger risks. At first, his bets made money, but when they turned bad, he tried to recover by gambling even more.

His biggest mistake came after the Kobe earthquake in Japan. Leeson bet heavily that the Japanese stock market would rebound. Instead, it plunged further, creating losses of £827 million – more than Barings’ entire capital.

Within days, the 233-year-old institution was insolvent. Barings was sold to ING, a Dutch bank, for just £1. Leeson was later arrested, sentenced to prison, and became a symbol of reckless risk-taking.

What does this have to do with Match and Fable’s latest role? Not much, (but a little, really). That said, while you’re here, Mate Pavkovic is looking for an Insolvency Lawyer in Toronto.Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm based in Toronto with a team of over 50 lawyers. The firm provides a broad range of legal services, including business law, litigation, real estate, employment, family law, tax, wills and estates, and more. POSITION:      INSOLVENCY LAWYER INDUSTRY:     LEGAL LOCATION:    TORONTO, ONTARIO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Provide strategic legal advice on all aspects of bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring, and creditor rights

·         Act for lenders, trustees, receivers, debtors, and other stakeholders in insolvency and debt recovery matters

·         Manage files involving proposals, bankruptcies, receiverships, CCAA restructurings & related commercial litigation

·         Enforce security and support recovery of debts/assets for financial institutions and other creditors

·         Represent clients in court proceedings, including motions, applications, and contested matters

·         Negotiate and draft insolvency-related agreements, court documents, and settlements

·         Collaborate with colleagues in complementary practice areas (e.g., litigation, corporate, tax, real estate)

REQUIREMENTS:

·         5+ years’ experience in insolvency, debt recovery, and enforcement

·         Strong professional and academic credentials

·         Proven ability to manage complex files independently and efficiently

·         Excellent advocacy, litigation, and negotiation skills

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach

·         Business development mindset and ability to build lasting professional relationships

REMUNERATION:

SALARY: $150,000 – $220,000

OTHER: benefits + hybrid office model (4 days / week in office) WHAT NOW?If you’re qualified for this role … the ball is in your court.

1: Email your resume to Mate Pavkovic at; mpavkovic@matchfable.com.

2: Ensure the subject line of your email reads; COLLAPSE – 27H25MTCHFBL

3: Based on the job description … explain how you may be a fit for this role.