Insolvency Litigation Lawyer

Wilkin Chapman Rollits; Alford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Lincolnshire is seeking a lawyer to join their Insolvency Litigation team. This role involves advising on diverse insolvency matters, both contentious and non-contentious, within a collaborative and supportive environment. Candidates of all experience levels are welcome, and full training will be provided. Offering a hybrid working model, this position presents an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to specialize or advance in the field of insolvency law.

Qualifications

• Experience in insolvency litigation would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Suitable for various candidates from legal executives to experienced lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on personal and corporate insolvency matters.
• Handle litigation such as possession and sale applications.
• Manage corporate insolvency litigation including winding-up petitions.
• Provide support to in-house insolvency practitioners.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication and drafting skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Commercial awareness and client-focused approach

Excellent organisational and research skills

Commitment to professional standards and continuous learning

Job description

Wilkin Chapman Rollits is the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, ranked in the UK’s Top 200 and regularly recognised in leading legal directories. Our Insolvency Department is Legal 500-ranked and has a growing reputation regionally and nationally. We act for a wide range of clients, including national insolvency practitioners, blue‑chip companies, local authorities, and commercial organisations.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a lawyer to join our Insolvency Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on varied and high‑quality insolvency matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer hybrid working and the role can be based at any of our office locations.

What You’ll Do

You will advise on a broad range of insolvency matters, primarily contentious, with some non‑contentious work. Typical responsibilities include :

• Handling personal insolvency litigation such as possession and sale applications, annulments, and statutory demand disputes.
• Managing corporate insolvency litigation including director claims, winding‑up petitions, validation orders, and antecedent transactions.
• Providing insolvency litigation support to our in‑house insolvency practitioners and other departments.
• Advising on non‑contentious matters such as administration applications, phoenix company advice, and pre‑pack guidance.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and assisting with training where required.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commercial awareness and client‑focused approach.
• Excellent organisational and research skills.
• Commitment to professional standards and continuous learning.

While experience in insolvency litigation would be an advantage, it is not essential. The role is suitable for a wide range of candidates, from legal executives and newly qualified solicitors to those with general litigation experience who are looking to specialise in a new area, as well as experienced insolvency lawyers seeking a fresh challenge. Full training will be provided for candidates with limited insolvency knowledge.