Associate Solicitor - Insolvency

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

Job summary

LC Legal is seeking an Associate to join its Restructuring & Insolvency team in Manchester. The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of transactions and contentious matters for lenders, office holders and other stakeholders.

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. The role offers a supportive environment and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in restructuring and insolvency.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of restructuring and insolvency issues.
• Acting on distressed business transactions and insolvency matters.
• Managing a caseload with supervision and supporting senior lawyers.

Education

Qualified solicitor

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.