Associate to Senior Associate – Director Services

Francis Wilks & Jones; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate to Senior Associate to join their Director Services team. This role involves defending directors in complex insolvency claims and providing strategic legal advice. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in commercial litigation and be skilled communicators. The firm offers a hybrid working model and benefits such as private healthcare and training support.

Benefits

25 Days paid holiday

Private healthcare via Vitality

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Complimentary in-house breakfast

Well-being support for staff and families

Qualifications

• 3+ Years PQE in relevant legal fields.
• Experience with director disqualification and corporate insolvency.
• Ability to offer strategic, value-added advice.

Responsibilities

• Defend directors in insolvency claims and disqualification proceedings.
• Handle complex legal challenges involving HNWIs and SMEs.
• Engage directly with clients for consultations.

Skills

Experience in commercial and insolvency litigation

Handling director disqualification claims

Confident communication skills

Tech-savvy with modern tools

Job description

Join Our Team :

Associate to Senior Associate – Director Services

Location : Farringdon, London (Hybrid Working)

Experience Level : 3+ Years PQE

Reports To : Team Partner

About Us

Francis Wilks & Jones is a dynamic, forward-thinking law firm with a reputation for excellence in commercial litigation, corporate restructuring, insolvency, and specialist director advisory services. Our team includes lawyers from top-tier national and international firms who’ve chosen to work with us for our collaborative culture, high-quality clients, and innovative approach to legal problem-solving.

We’re proud to be market leaders in :

• Director disqualification and defence
• Shareholder and corporate disputes
• Tax and banking litigation
• Insolvency and restructuring

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious solicitor to join our Director Services team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-value, complex cases involving HNWIs, SMEs, and private individuals. You’ll be at the forefront of defending directors in insolvency claims, disqualification proceedings, and other strategic legal challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to grow within a firm that values initiative, commercial acumen, and technical excellence.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is :

• Experienced in commercial and insolvency litigation, especially defending directors and individuals.
• Skilled in handling director disqualification claims, personal insolvency matters, and shareholder disputes.
• Commercially minded – not just technically strong, but able to offer strategic, value-added advice.
• A confident communicator who enjoys direct client interaction.
• Tech-savvy and open to using modern tools like AI, SEO, and digital marketing to enhance legal services.
• A team player with humility, energy, and a growth mindset.

Key Skills & Experience

You’ll ideally bring :

• Hands-on experience with Director Disqualification proceedings, including section 17 CDDA applications.
• Strong knowledge of personal and corporate insolvency procedures.
• Litigation expertise : drafting witness statements, interim applications, disclosure, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Experience with freezing orders, misfeasance claims, TUVs, s.423 actions, and fiduciary duty defences.
• Familiarity with shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions, and winding-up applications.
• Understanding of alternative fee arrangements (CFAs, DBAs, ATE insurance, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• 25 Days paid holiday, plus extra days for long service, and free day given at Christmas.
• Private healthcare via Vitality – includes holiday discounts, gym discounts and even free cinema vouchers and coffee!
• Complimentary in-house breakfast, healthy (and not so healthy) staff snack bar.
• Critical Illness and Income Protection Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Online private GP services.
• Well being support for you and your family, medical helpline & legal support.
• Merit-based progression.
• Collaborative culture – ideas are welcomed, and innovation is encouraged.
• Regular training and updates on cutting-edge case law.
• Marketing and profile-building support via social media and thought leadership.
• Modern Tech tools, including AI, SEO, GEO and digital marketing techniques to enhance your legal practice.

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now and become part of a firm that’s redefining what it means to be a modern legal professional.