Associate – Restructuring & Special Situations (RSS) – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will support a leading international law firm’s Restructuring & Special Situations team on complex restructurings and distressed transactions. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, advising lenders, investors, and corporate clients in fast-paced matters across multiple jurisdictions. The position combines transactional work with advisory duties, offering early responsibility and exposure to cross-border matters within a collaborative banking practice. This is a growth-focused opportunity in a respected, inclusive culture with strong development support.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• bonuses
• private medical insurance
• pension
• global skills academy
• equal opportunities employer

Responsibilities

• Assist on financial restructurings, workouts and liability management exercises
• Draft and negotiate restructuring and finance documentation
• Support transactions involving distressed debt and special situations lending
• Advise on directors’ duties, insolvency risk and creditor strategies
• Conduct due diligence on capital structures, security packages and creditor positions
• Support multi-jurisdictional restructurings and cross-border transactions
• Liaise with clients, counterparties and advisers in time-sensitive situations
• Contribute to business development and client initiatives

Key requirements

• 1-3 years’ PQE at a leading City, international or strong regional firm
• Experience in restructuring and insolvency matters
• Strong exposure to finance documentation and transactional work
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach
• SRA registered solicitor

• excellent drafting and communication
• ability to work under pressure
• collaborative mindset
• finance documentation
• due diligence on capital structures and security packages
• creditor positions analysis

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