Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Profit share

Discretionary bonus

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

One paid charity day a year

Wellbeing calendar and events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor for Manchester. You will work with insolvency practitioners, lenders and directors on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with growing autonomy and direct client contact.

You will advise on corporate restructurings, administrations, liquidations, bankruptcies and related recovery actions. The role offers excellent development, a collaborative team, and a clear route for progression in a

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with insolvency, corporate recovery or commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners on complex insolvency and corporate recovery matters.
• Manage own matters with increasing autonomy and client contact.
• Advise insolvency practitioners, individuals, directors and stakeholders.
• Assist on restructurings, administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies.
• Develop client relationships and participate in business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Insolvency experience

Corporate recovery knowledge

Job description

Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor – Manchester – Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Insolvency & Restructuring Solicitors to join its highly regarded disputes practice in Manchester. Working with insolvency practitioners, lenders, directors, businesses and other stakeholders, you’ll advise on a broad range of corporate and personal insolvency matters, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious work.

This Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor opportunity in Manchester offers exposure to high-quality work from day one. You’ll work alongside experienced practitioners on complex insolvency and restructuring matter while enjoying excellent client contact, genuine responsibility and a clear route for career progression.

As an Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor in Manchester, you'll join a collaborative and supportive team recognised for delivering commercially focused advice to clients ranging from SMEs to large national and international organisations.

The Role:

• Working alongside partners on complex commercial disputes
• Managing your own matters with growing autonomy
• Advising insolvency practitioners, individuals, directors and stakeholders
• Handling both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters
• Assisting on corporate restructurings, administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies
• Managing insolvency litigation and recovery actions
• Providing strategic advisory support to businesses experiencing financial challenges
• Advising on directors’ duties and corporate recovery matters
• Managing your own caseload with increasing autonomy
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firms wider commercial and disputes practice

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Insolvency, Corporate Recovery or Commercial Litigation
• Previous litigation experience ideally gained within a disputes or insolvency practice
• Experience in corporate restructuring and advisory work
• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to client service
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Able to manage competing priorities effectively
• Ambitious and motivated to develop a long term career in insolvency and restructuring
• Team player with a collaborative approach
• Committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• One paid charity day a year
• Comprehensive private medical cover
• Perks at Work employee discount programme
• Wellbeing calendar with regular events and initiatives
• Excellent long term career development opportunities