Insolvency Litigation Lawyer

Thomson LRC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking an Insolvency Litigation Lawyer to join their Glasgow office. The successful candidate will handle a variety of contentious insolvency matters, advising on cases in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. Applicants should be qualified solicitors in Scotland with 2-6 years PQE. This role offers exposure to high-quality work and opportunities for career development, along with a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Circa 2-6 years PQE with strong litigation or dispute resolution background.
• Experience in insolvency litigation is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious insolvency matters including liquidations and bankruptcies.
• Acting in litigation related to wrongful trading and director disqualification.
• Managing cases in Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and drafting legal documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client-facing skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland

Job description

• Insolvency Litigation Lawyer
• Location: Glasgow / Edinburgh
• Practice Area: Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Position
• Type: Full-time / Permanent (Hybrid working available)

Role Profile

• Highly successful and innovative Scottish law firm are seeking to hire an Insolvency Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Glasgow office.
• The successful candidate will work on a wide range of contentious insolvency matters, advising insolvency practitioners, companies, directors, creditors, and other stakeholders in complex and high-value disputes.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded disputes team with exposure to high-quality work, significant client contact, and strong prospects for career development.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious insolvency matters, including liquidations, administrations, and bankruptcies.
• Acting in litigation relating to wrongful trading, misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and director disqualification.
• Pursuing and defending claims for preferences, gratuitous alienations, transactions at undervalue, and challenges to antecedent transactions.
• Acting for insolvency practitioners in asset recovery and enforcement actions.
• Advising creditors and directors on risk, strategy, and dispute resolution. Managing cases in the Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and other relevant forums. Drafting pleadings, court documents, and legal opinions. Working closely with colleagues across restructuring, banking, and corporate teams. Contributing to business development, client relationships, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or dual‑qualified with relevant Scottish litigation experience).
• Circa 2‑6 years PQE. Strong background in litigation or dispute resolution‑ experience of insolvency litigation would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines Strong client‑facing and communication skills.

On Offer

• On offer is a the chance to work on high-quality and varied insolvency litigation work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and pension.
• Clear progression and career development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to Apply

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