Financial Restructuring Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE)

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London seeks a Financial Restructuring Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) for its elite team. This position offers significant early responsibility, handling complex cross-border restructurings alongside seasoned professionals. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in financial restructuring. The firm offers a Cravath scale salary complemented by generous bonuses and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Cravath scale salary

Generous bonus structure

Structured career development

Qualifications

• NQ-1 PQE, ideally trained at a Magic Circle or elite US City firm.
• At least six months' experience in a leading restructuring seat.
• Must possess strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside respected lawyers in complex global restructuring matters.
• Provide advice to creditors on distressed and special situations.
• Gain early responsibility and client contact.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Confidence working with financial institution clients

Genuine interest in financial restructuring

Education

Strong academic credentials

NQ-1 PQE with restructuring experience

Job description

Financial Restructuring Solicitor - NQ-1 PQE

Elite US Law Firm - London

Cravath Scale Salary + Exceptional Benefits

Our client, an elite US City law firm is seeking to recruit a junior solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) into its highly regarded Financial Restructuring team in London. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most prestigious practices in the market, known for its involvement in complex, high-value cross-border restructurings.

This role offers exposure to some of the most sophisticated restructuring matters globally. The team regularly advises creditors including hedge funds, bondholders, institutional lenders, secondary market investors, and creditor committees on distressed and special situations across a wide range of sectors.

You will be working alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the field, gaining early responsibility and direct client contact. Associates are trusted with substantive work from the outset and supported by a collaborative and high-performing team structure.

Candidate Requirements

• NQ-1 PQE, with at least six months' experience in a leading restructuring seat. March 2026 NQ's will be considered if the have already completed a 6-month seat in restructuring.
• Ideally Trained at a Magic Circle or elite US City law firm
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine interest in financial restructuring and distressed investing
• Confidence working with sophisticated financial institution clients

What’s on Offer

• Top-tier reputation in financial restructuring across Europe, the US, and Asia
• Cravath scale salary with a generous bonus structure and benefits package
• High-profile mandates involving complex cross-border restructurings
• Structured career development and clear progression pathways
• Supportive team culture with access to senior lawyers and partners

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