Insolvency Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd in London is seeking an Insolvency Litigation Solicitor with 1–5 years PQE to join a dispute resolution team handling insolvency matters. You will advise office holders, directors, creditors and debtors, and develop client relationships within a supportive, commercially minded firm.

The successful candidate will have strong drafting, analytical and research skills, excellent client care, and a proactive approach to business development.

Qualifications

• Insolvency litigation experience and Court procedures familiarity (Insolvency and Companies Court, County Courts).
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills are essential.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with good organisation and matter management.

Responsibilities

• Advise insolvency office holders, directors, creditors and debtors on insolvency matters.
• Handle corporate and personal insolvency issues, antecedent transactions, director disqualification, administrations and pre-pack sales.
• Attend hearings, mediations, conferences and client meetings to develop client relationships and professional profile.

Skills

Insolvency litigation

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Client relationship management

Job description

Insolvency Litigation Solicitor, 1-5 PQE, London, £85-95,000 (DOE). JOB REF: 215304991

THE ROLE

You will join a well-established Dispute Resolution team handling a varied caseload of insolvency and bankruptcy matters. The role will involve advising insolvency office holders, directors, creditors, and debtors, with exposure to both contentious and advisory work. Your responsibilities will include acting on corporate and personal insolvency matters, antecedent transactions, director disqualification, administrations, and pre-pack sales, winding-up and bankruptcy petitions, and asset realisation. You will also have the opportunity to attend hearings, mediations, conferences, and client meetings while developing your own client relationships and professional profile. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to develop a specialist insolvency practice within a supportive and commercially focused team.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with 1–5 years’ PQE and experience in insolvency litigation and Court procedures, particularly matters involving the Insolvency and Companies Court and County Courts. You will have experience handling insolvency and bankruptcy matters, alongside strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills. Excellent client care and communication skills, good organisational and matter management abilities, and a commercial, practical approach to problem-solving are essential. You will be able to work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative team, with strong academics, a genuine interest in developing a specialist insolvency practice and a proactive approach to business development and building long‑term client relationships.

THE FIRM

This highly regarded firm is consistently recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 for its exceptional work with high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with a wealth of expertise across its specialist practice areas. Lawyers are encouraged to develop their own profile, build lasting client relationships, and play an active role in the continued growth and success of the practice.

THE PACKAGE

• 4x life assurance
• permanent health insurance
• private medical insurance
• healthcare cash plan
• health assessments
• dental cover
• employee assistance programme
• pension scheme
• discretionary bonus
• introduction bonus scheme
• season ticket loan
• cycle to work scheme
• holiday purchase scheme
• wellbeing programme
• gym membership
• 25 days' annual leave

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.