Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate

Overview

In this role, you will handle high-value restructuring and insolvency matters within a leading independent City firm. You’ll work closely with partners, manage a varied caseload, and play a growing role in client relationships and strategic case management. The position offers long-term progression toward senior leadership and opportunities to contribute to business development. You’ll operate in a collaborative, supportive environment that values ownership and work-life balance. This is an engaging chance to impact complex domestic and cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on legal strategy for restructuring and insolvency matters
• Drafting court documents and technical correspondence
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in disputes
• Instructing leading counsel on complex matters
• Supervising trainee solicitors and junior lawyers
• Supporting business development to strengthen the department’s market presence
• Collaborating with wider litigation, corporate and banking teams on cross-practice matters

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 8+ years’ PQE (England & Wales) in Restructuring & Insolvency
• Excellent technical ability with strong communication and client relationship management skills
• Experience managing a varied caseload and supervising/delegating work
• Commercial mindset with resilience and practical problem-solving
• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships
• Team-oriented with flexibility for a hybrid working environment

• strong communication
• client relationship management
• team-oriented
• Restructuring & Insolvency
• in-country and cross-border matters
• insolvency procedures

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