Insolvency Associate

KERV Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Job summary

KERV Legal is seeking an experienced Insolvency Solicitor to join its Top 100 UK law firm with a growing insolvency team in London. The role offers high-quality, varied work and significant client exposure within a close-knit specialist group.

You will handle both contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring matters, enjoy a high level of responsibility, and have clear opportunities for long-term career development in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2–5 years' PQE in insolvency and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Conduct insolvency litigation, including antecedent transactions and office-holder disputes.
• Advise directors, creditors and stakeholders on financial distress and insolvency-related matters.
• Assist with high-value and complex insolvency litigation with senior lawyers.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insolvency Solicitor to join a highly regarded, Top 100 UK law firm with a well-established reputation and a growing Insolvency team.

Our client is seeking a solicitor with approximately 2–5 years' PQE who has experience across both contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, specialist team offering high-quality, varied work and significant client exposure. The successful candidate will benefit from a high level of responsibility, the opportunity to work on complex and high-value matters, and genuine prospects for long-term career development.

The team advises a broad client base, including insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and other stakeholders, handling both corporate and personal insolvency matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Conduct insolvency litigation, including antecedent transactions, misfeasance claims and other office-holder disputes.
• Advise directors, creditors and other stakeholders on financial distress and insolvency-related matters.
• Provide advice on corporate restructuring, including CVAs and restructuring plans.
• Assist with high-value and complex insolvency litigation, working alongside senior lawyers and other departments.
• Draft legal correspondence, witness statements, applications and advisory documents.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, litigation funders and other relevant parties.
• Advise insolvency practitioners on matters arising from their appointments.
• Explore alternative dispute resolution and negotiate settlements where appropriate.
• Supervise and support junior lawyers and trainees.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to the team's business development activities.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2–5 years' PQE.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency and restructuring.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and personal insolvency law.
• Previous experience managing matters independently and supporting larger, complex cases.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• A commercially focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality client service.
• An interest in developing professional relationships and contributing to business development.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues would be advantageous.
• Existing connections within the insolvency sector would be beneficial but are not essential.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Exposure to high-value, complex and high-profile insolvency matters.
• Structured career development and tailored training programmes.
• Cross-departmental collaboration and networking opportunities.
• Support for business development and building an individual practice.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.