Contentious Insolvency Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday 25 days Holiday + Bank holiday

Option to buy/sell holiday

Pension - 5% contribution

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover plan

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme

Strong Career pathway

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is working with a Top 150 national law firm in Norfolk to recruit a Contentious Insolvency Solicitor with 2+ years PQE. The role involves handling high-value insolvency disputes and advising clients on complex contentious matters, with strong support from leading Partners.

You will develop your insolvency expertise within a highly regarded team, managing a varied caseload, and benefiting from a clear career pathway and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE with a focus on contentious insolvency or disputes.
• Strong technical ability and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work with senior Partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex and high-value contentious insolvency matters.
• Handle insolvency litigation, director-related claims, and asset recovery.
• Work closely with leading Partners to develop technical expertise and career progression.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Dispute resolution

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Contentious Insolvency Solicitor - 2+ Years PQE - £55,000+

Firm: Top 150 National Law Firm

Location: Norfolk

Work arrangements: Hybrid Working

PQE: 2+ Years

Salary £57,500+

The Team

Oculus Legal Group are working with a highly regarded top 150 law firm with a strong presence across Norfolk. Their insolvency team is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and handles high-level, high-value work for a broad range of clients.

The team has a strong pipeline of work and is continuing to grow and streamline the business, creating an excellent opportunity for a Contentious Insolvency Solicitor to join an established and successful team at an exciting stage of its development.

A key attraction of this opportunity is the level of support and guidance available from leading Partners within the team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced and highly regarded lawyers, gaining exposure to quality work while continuing to develop your technical expertise and career.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years' PQE and experience within contentious insolvency or a strong background in dispute resolution with an interest in developing their insolvency expertise.

You will have strong technical ability, excellent communication skills and the confidence to manage a varied caseload. Most importantly, you will be looking for an opportunity where you can work alongside leading Partners, learn from experienced lawyers and continue to progress your career within a highly regarded team.

The opportunity

In this role, you will work on a varied range of contentious insolvency matters, advising and acting for a range of clients on complex and high-value disputes.

The work is likely to include areas such as insolvency litigation, director-related claims, recovery of assets and disputes involving creditors and insolvency practitioners, alongside other contentious insolvency matters.

With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in your career and work on high-quality, high-value insolvency matters with direct support from leading Partners.

Benefits:

• Holiday 25 days Holiday + Bank holiday
• Option to buy/sell holiday
• Pension - 5% contribution
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical cover plan
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme
• Strong Career pathway