Insolvency - Head of Department

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Manchester seeks a Business Recovery & Insolvency Partner to lead their new department. This role offers the opportunity to shape a team while managing complex insolvency matters. Ideal candidates will have proven expertise and a strategic mindset to drive growth. Competitive salary and genuine career progression are on offer within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Genuine career progression opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with solid business recovery & insolvency credentials.
• Proven track record in both contentious and non‑contentious matters.
• Natural leader who can inspire and develop junior talent.

Responsibilities

• Leading the growth in establishing a talented team while handling insolvency matters.
• Handling complex property deals and providing strategic advisory work.
• Collaborating with other departments to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Business Recovery & Insolvency expertise

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Business Recovery & Insolvency Partner | Head of Department Manchester | Competitive Package

Ready to lead from the front? My client has an exceptional opportunity that doesn't come around often.

I'm working with a dynamic, newly established law firm that's already making waves in the Manchester market. They're not your typical stuffy law firm – they're ambitious, client-focused, and looking for someone special to head up their Business Recovery & Insolvency department.

What makes this role stand out:

• Ground floor opportunity – shape the department from day one
• Diverse portfolio – from distressed properties to complex corporate insolvencies
• Real autonomy – lead strategy, build your team, drive growth
• Quality work – high‑value, challenging matters across property developments, hotels, residential portfolios
• No pressure on existing clients – they're backing the right person to grow organically

You’ll be:

Leading the growth in establishing a talented team while handling the full spectrum of insolvency matters – administrations, liquidations, receiverships, and contentious work. Think complex property deals, litigation support, and strategic advisory work for insolvency practitioners.

The firm specialises in financial services and real estate, with a particular focus on fast‑paced bridging transactions and distressed asset scenarios. You'll be working alongside other departments to deliver comprehensive solutions that actually make a difference.

What they're looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with solid business recovery & insolvency credentials
• Proven track record in both contentious and non‑contentious matters
• Natural leader who can inspire and develop junior talent
• Strategic mindset with the commercial awareness to drive departmental growth
• Excellent communicator who can handle everything from boardroom presentations to court advocacy

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive culture with ongoing development
• The chance to build something significant from the ground up

Interested?

This firm is going places, and they want the right partner to be part of that journey. If you're ready for a role where your expertise will be valued and your leadership will shape the future, let's talk.

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