Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Wellbeing calendar

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor in Manchester to join a leading UK law firm. You will handle a broad range of insolvency matters, both contentious and non-contentious, with exposure to practitioners and clients from SMEs to large organisations.

The role offers clear career progression, collaborative support and opportunities to build client relationships while advising on restructurings, administrations, liquidations and director duties.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with insolvency, corporate recovery or commercial litigation background.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Commercially minded with client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with partners on complex insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Manage own matters with growing autonomy and responsibility.
• Advise insolvency practitioners, directors, and stakeholders on contentious and non-contentious issues.
• Assist on corporate restructurings, administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies.
• Manage insolvency litigation and recovery actions, building strategic guidance.
• Develop client relationships and support business development within the firm.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Corporate Recovery

Commercial Litigation

Client relationship management

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• One paid charity day a year
• Perks at Work employee discount programme
• Wellbeing calendar with regular events and initiatives