Restructuring & Insolvency Legal Director

Overview

In this Legal Director role, you lead non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters within a growing Top 50 UK law firm. You will oversee complex engagements, supervise junior lawyers, and expand your own client portfolio, contributing to the practice’s growth and partnership pathway. The position offers high‑quality work, significant responsibility, and cross‑practice collaboration in a globally oriented environment. You will work closely with Partners to shape strategy and client offerings, with a clear route toward partnership.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent benefits

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex financial and corporate restructurings, refinancing transactions, distressed situations and insolvency matters
• Guide restructuring options for businesses, lenders, investors and stakeholders
• Take ownership of matters from inception to completion and manage client relationships
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Senior Associates, reviewing work and developing their expertise
• Collaborate with Partners on complex mandates and contribute to strategic growth of the practice
• Develop existing clients, pursue new market connections, and drive business development to grow a personal portfolio
• Work with colleagues across practice areas on cross-disciplinary and international matters

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 7+ PQE in Restructuring & Insolvency
• Strong experience in non-contentious R&I, financial and corporate restructuring, refinancing or insolvency transactions
• Experience advising on distressed situations and complex restructuring mandates
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and maintain client relationships
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers (Associates/Senior Associates)
• Commercial awareness and interest in developing new business and client portfolio
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, relationship management and leadership abilities
• Collaborative approach and interest in contributing to growth and direction of the practice

• commercial awareness
• leadership
• relationship management
• non-contentious restructuring
• financial and corporate restructuring
• refinancing

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