Associate- Restructuring

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their successful Restructuring and Insolvency team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves advising on distressed M&A, corporate restructuring, and managing insolvencies. The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer with 5+ years' experience in restructuring and insolvency law, strong technical skills, and stakeholder management capabilities. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.
• Experience managing contentious and non-contentious work.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, and insolvencies.
• Advise on corporate restructuring and business turnaround strategies.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements and insolvency contracts.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Technical knowledge of insolvency legislation

Experience in advising insolvency matters

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

TopTierScottishlawfirmarelookingtohireanAssociate/SeniorAssociatetojointheirhighlysuccessfulRestructuringandInsolvencyteam-thisrolecanbebasedinEdinburghorGlasgowandhybrid-workingisalsoonoffer.

Role Profile

• The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies and clients will include corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners and law firms.
• You will work closely with clients, lenders, administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions during times of financial distress, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while protecting client interests.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, business turnaround strategies, and formal insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, CVAs, schemes of arrangement, etc.). Act for a range of stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, directors, and shareholders. Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, security documents, and insolvency-related contracts. Conduct legal due diligence on distressed assets and businesses. Liaise with insolvency practitioners, regulators, and other advisors to coordinate complex matters. Provide strategic risk assessments and contingency planning advice. Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings, including asset recovery, director disqualification, and cross-border enforcement. Keep abreast of developments in insolvency law, case precedents, and regulatory changes. Support business development by maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to marketing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.
• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks, and relevant case law.
• Experience advising across both corporate and personal insolvency matters.
• Skilled in managing both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.
• Experience working on cross-border insolvency matters.
• Established network within the insolvency and restructuring community.
• Track record of client development and relationship management.

On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.

To Apply

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