Insolvency Litigation Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will handle contentious insolvency matters within a respected Scottish law firm. You will advise insolvency practitioners, companies, directors, and creditors, handling high-value disputes across courts. You’ll work closely with restructuring, banking, and corporate teams to shape strategy and outcomes. The opportunity offers career development, client exposure, and a collaborative environment with hybrid working. You will contribute to thought leadership and business development while delivering high-quality insolvency litigation work.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus
• pension
• flexible / hybrid working
• career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise on contentious insolvency matters including liquidations, administrations, and bankruptcies
• Litigate wrongful trading, misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and director disqualification
• Pursue/defend claims for preferences, transactions at undervalue, and antecedent transactions
• Represent insolvency practitioners in asset recovery and enforcement actions
• Advise creditors and directors on risk, strategy, and dispute resolution
• Manage cases in Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and other forums
• Draft pleadings, court documents, and legal opinions
• Collaborate with restructuring, banking, and corporate teams
• Contribute to business development, client relationships, and thought leadership

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or dual-qualified with relevant Scottish litigation experience)
• Circa 2-6 years PQE
• Strong background in litigation or dispute resolution; insolvency litigation experience is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and meet deadlines
• Strong client-facing and communication skills

• Client-facing
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Litigation / dispute resolution
• Insolvency litigation
• Drafting pleadings

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