Emerging Leader: Restructuring & Special Situations Associate

Simmons & Simmons; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Hybrid working model

Global skills academy

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Job summary

Simmons & Simmons in the City is seeking an Associate (1–3 PQE) to join the Restructuring & Special Situations team within the RSS group. You will work closely with partners on complex cross-border restructurings and insolvency matters, gaining exposure to both advisory and transactional work in a collaborative, international environment.

The role offers early responsibility, a hybrid working model (minimum three days in office), and a platform to develop technical and client-facing skills

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ PQE in a leading City, international or strong regional firm.
• Experience in restructuring and insolvency.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on financial restructurings, workouts and contingency planning in distressed and near-insolvency situations
• Drafting and negotiating finance, restructuring and insolvency-related documentation
• Supporting transactions involving distressed M&A, liability management exercises and special situations investments
• Advising clients, including boards and stakeholders, on directors’ duties, insolvency risk and creditor strategies
• Conducting due diligence and analysis of capital structures, security packages and creditor positions, including in stressed scenarios
• Supporting complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional restructurings and insolvency processes
• Working with a broad range of stakeholders, including lenders, investors, insolvency practitioners and corporates, in fast-paced, time-sensitive situations
• Contributing to client development and business development initiatives

Skills

Restructuring

Insolvency

Finance docs

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Pressure management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Simmons & Simmons in the City is seeking an Associate (1–3 PQE) to join the Restructuring & Special Situations team within the RSS group. You will work closely with partners on complex cross-border restructurings and insolvency matters, gaining exposure to both advisory and transactional work in a collaborative, international environment.

The role offers early responsibility, a hybrid working model (minimum three days in office), and a platform to develop technical and client-facing skills