Insolvency Associate 4+ PQE

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal seeks an Associate in Restructuring & Insolvency (4+ PQE) to join its national practice in Manchester. You will advise on contentious and non-contentious matters for office holders, lenders, directors and insolvency practitioners, with exposure to complex restructurings, insolvency litigation and distressed transactions.

The role offers ownership of matters, partner support, business development opportunities, and a collaborative culture across a well-established team in the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' PQE in restructuring and insolvency.
• Experience in contentious, non-contentious, or mixed insolvency.
• Strong technical and commercial skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently.
• Excellent client relationships and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising office holders, lenders, directors and other stakeholders on restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Acting on distressed business and asset sales.
• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Handling breach of duty claims and transactions at an undervalue.
• Participating in other insolvency-related disputes.
• Supporting partners on complex restructuring and insolvency transactions.
• Developing relationships with clients and referrers, including insolvency practitioners and accountancy firms.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and thought leadership.

Skills

Restructuring

Insolvency

Client relationships

Business development

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Associate – Restructuring & Insolvency 4+ PQE

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Restructuring & Insolvency Associate to join a global firm at its highly regarded national practice in Manchester.

Working as part of a well-established cross-office team, you will advise a broad range of clients on both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, including office holders, lenders, directors, insolvency practitioners and other key stakeholders.

This role offers excellent exposure to complex restructuring work, insolvency litigation and distressed transactions within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent role for a solicitor looking to develop their expertise across the full spectrum of restructuring and insolvency work. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and play an active role in business development activities.

The team is known for its collaborative culture, providing Associates with direct partner support, high-quality work and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

• Key Responsibilities
• Advising office holders, lenders, directors and other stakeholders on restructuring and insolvency matters
• Acting on distressed business and asset sales
• Managing a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters
• Breach of duty claims
• Transactions at an undervalue
• Preference claims
• Other insolvency-related disputes
• Supporting partners on complex restructuring and insolvency transactions
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key referrers, including insolvency practitioners and accountancy firms
• Contributing to business development initiatives, client seminars and thought leadership activities
• Managing files efficiently and meeting billing and performance targets
• Assisting with the continued growth of the team's profile across the North West market

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum of 4 years' PQE in restructuring and insolvency
• Experience in contentious, non-contentious, or mixed insolvency and restructuring work
• Strong technical and commercial skills
• The ability to manage matters independently where appropriate
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A genuine interest in business development and networking
• A flexible and collaborative mindset

What's on Offer?

High-quality restructuring and insolvency work

Exposure to complex contentious and transactional matters

Strong partner support and mentoring

National client base and referral network

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Clear career progression opportunities

This is an outstanding opportunity for an Insolvency Associate looking to join a respected and growing team with a strong reputation in the market. You'll benefit from high-calibre work, direct client exposure and excellent career development prospects within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.