Insolvency Litigation / Director Services Lawyer 3pqe+

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm in Greater London seeks a skilled lawyer with 3+ years in commercial and insolvency litigation. You will handle high-value cases, focusing on director disqualification claims and personal insolvency matters. This client-facing role values initiative and technical excellence, offering a hybrid work arrangement and an excellent benefits package. Join a firm where your commercial mindset and skills in litigation will thrive.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial and insolvency litigation.
• Experience in handling complex legal cases involving clients.
• Proven skills in drafting litigation documents and preparing for trial.

Responsibilities

• Defend directors in insolvency claims and disqualification proceedings.
• Engage directly with clients to solve legal problems.
• Utilize modern tools to enhance legal services.

Skills

Commercial and insolvency litigation

Director disqualification claims

Confidence in client interaction

Tech-savvy

Understanding of alternative fee arrangements

Job description

Job Details

THE FIRMA thriving City law firm. THE ROLE A unique opportunity to work on high-value, complex cases involving HNWIs, SMEs, and private individuals. You'll be at the forefront of defending directors in insolvency claims, disqualification proceedings, and other strategic legal challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to grow within a firm that values initiative, commercial acumen, and technical excellence.

About You

A lawyer 3pqe + to senior level you will be experienced in commercial and insolvency litigation, especially defending directors and individuals. You will be skilled in handling director disqualification claims, personal insolvency matters, and shareholder disputes. A commercially minded confident communicator, you will enjoy direct client interaction, be tech savvy and open to using modern tools like AI, SEO, and digital marketing to enhance legal services.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Director Disqualification proceedings, including section 17 CDDA applications.
• Strong knowledge of personal and corporate insolvency procedures.
• Litigation expertise: drafting witness statements, interim applications, disclosure, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Experience with freezing orders, misfeasance claims, TUVs, s.423 actions, and fiduciary duty defenses.
• Familiarity with shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions, and winding‑up applications and an understanding of alternative fee arrangements (CFAs, DBAs, ATE insurance, etc.).

The firm offers hybrid working arrangements and an excellent benefits package. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.