Associate/ Senior Associate- Restructuring & Insolvency

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

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to join their Restructuring and Insolvency team. The role involves advising clients on distressed M&A and insolvency matters. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with over 5 years' PQE in this area. An excellent salary and a progressive flexible working approach are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Progressive flexible working approach

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.
• Experience advising across corporate and personal insolvency.
• Track record of client development and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Work on distressed M&A, restructurings, and insolvencies.
• Advise on corporate restructuring and turnaround strategies.
• Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Strong stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Ability to manage multiple matters

Education

Qualified lawyer

5+ years PQE in restructuring & insolvency law

Job description

Overview

TopTier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an Associate/Senior Associate to join their highly successful Restructuring and Insolvency team - this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid working is also on offer.

Role Profile

• The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies; 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

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Tel: [phone] 450 7164

Email: [e-mail]