Associate Solicitor - Insolvency

LC Legal; Bolton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal are recruiting an Associate to join the Restructuring & Insolvency team in Manchester. The role involves advising a broad range of clients on transactional and contentious insolvency matters, with opportunities to work across office holders, lenders, directors and other stakeholders.

Key duties include advising on restructuring issues, managing distressed asset transactions, supervising a caseload, supporting senior lawyers, and developing client relationships in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in insolvency/restructuring.
• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.
• Strong commercial approach and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of restructuring and insolvency issues.
• Managing distressed asset transactions and sales.
• Overseeing insolvency litigation, including breach of duty matters.
• Managing a caseload with appropriate supervision.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value matters.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Independent matter management

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking to recruit an Associate to join its Restructuring & Insolvency team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most well-established and collaborative practices in the UK with a strong national and cross-office presence.

The successful candidate will advise a broad range of clients, including office holders, lenders, directors and other stakeholders, on both transactional and contentious insolvency matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a wide range of restructuring and insolvency issues
• Acting on distressed business sales and asset transactions
• Managing insolvency litigation matters, including breach of duty and antecedent transactions
• Managing a caseload with appropriate supervision
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives

Candidates should be qualified solicitors with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience and exposure to both contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring work. A strong commercial approach, technical ability, and the confidence to manage matters independently are essential.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team, gain exposure to high-quality work, and progress within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact us directly.