Financial Restructuring & Special Situations Lawyer

Chadwick Nott; London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks a Financial Restructuring & Special Situations Lawyer to join their London office. This mid-level associate role involves advising on distressed debt and complex finance transactions, providing a dynamic and challenging workload in a renowned international law firm with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE at a top-tier international or City law firm.
• Proven experience in financial restructuring and special situations lending.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious financial restructurings and distressed debt matters.
• Draft and negotiate complex finance documentation and manage transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

E&W qualified

Job description

Job Title: Financial Restructuring & Special Situations Lawyer
Location: London
Salary: From: £110,000 + Bonus

Are you ready to elevate your career within a leading international law firm's growing Financial Restructuring and Special Situations team? This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters across domestic and cross-border transactions.

About the Role:

As a mid-level associate, you'll advise on non-contentious financial restructurings, special situations lending, and distressed debt matters involving corporate trustees. You'll play a key role in drafting and negotiating complex finance documentation, managing transactions, and working closely with partners to expand the team's special situations capabilities.

The role also offers exposure to a broader range of debt financings, including leveraged finance, asset-based lending, and corporate lending, ensuring a diverse and challenging workload.

About You:

• E&W qualified with stellar academics.
• Minimum of 2 years' PQE, gained at a top-tier international or City law firm.
• Proven experience in financial restructuring, special situations lending, and finance documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and ambitious mindset, with a passion for contributing to the team's growth.

About the Team:

Part of the firm's wider Finance practice, the Debt Finance group handles transactional financings, working with creditors, debtors, insolvency officeholders, and trustees. The team advises across industries and jurisdictions, offering unparalleled expertise in restructuring and special situations.

For more information about this role and a confidential discussion, please contact Lee Walker at Chadwick Nott:

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*