Dispute Resolution Insolvency Associate

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insolvency Associate to join an established Dispute Resolution team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious insolvency and bankruptcy matters, with the opportunity to develop a specialist practice and build long-term client relationships.

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Responsibilities:

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• Act for insolvency office holders in both bankruptcy and corporate insolvency matters.

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• Advise on antecedent transactions and void dispositions.

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• Handle director disqualification matters and advise directors in the twilight zone, including defending claims brought by office holders.

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• Advise on administrations, pre-packs and the sale of businesses through insolvency processes.

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• Handle winding-up and bankruptcy petitions on behalf of both debtors and creditors.

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• Assist with the realisation of assets, including court applications for possession of residential property.

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• Draft correspondence, witness statements and other legal documentation.

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• Conduct legal research and prepare advice for clients.

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• Attend mediations, conferences, hearings and client meetings.

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• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development and networking initiatives.

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Requirements:

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• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 1–5 years' PQE.

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• Experience of court litigation procedures, particularly the Insolvency and Companies Court and County Courts.

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• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.

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• Strong organisational and matter management abilities.

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• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.

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• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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• Strong academics and attention to detail.

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• Proactive, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities.

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• An interest in developing your own network and specialist insolvency practice.

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Benefits:

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• 25 days' annual leave.

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• Discretionary bonus scheme.

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• Private medical and dental benefits.

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• Group personal pension scheme.

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• Life assurance and permanent health insurance.

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If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kevin Thompson for a confidential discussion.

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Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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