Insolvency & Restructuring Team – Glasgow/Edinburgh

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates, on behalf of a leading Scottish law firm, seeks a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join the Restructuring & Insolvency Team in Glasgow, with Edinburgh also considered. The role focuses on non-contentious restructurings, advising lenders, corporates and insolvency practitioners on complex domestic and cross-border matters.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ PQE in corporate law, banking or commercial contracts, plus a keen interest in restructuring.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ PQE in corporate law, banking or commercial contracts.
• Experience in non-contentious restructuring matters preferred.
• Ability to advise lenders, corporates and insolvency practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support non-contentious restructuring matters including refinancings and debt restructurings.
• Advise lenders, borrowers, directors and insolvency practitioners on risk and structuring options.
• Draft and negotiate complex transactional documentation.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across practice areas.
• Ensure compliance with information security and confidentiality policies.

Skills

PQE 2+ years

Restructuring & Insolvency

Corporate law

Drafting skills

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Our client, a leading Scottish Law Firm is seeking a Solicitor/Senior Solicitor to join its Restructuring & Insolvency Team, based in Glasgow; however, Edinburgh may also be considered.

The role focuses primarily on non-contentious restructuring matters, advising lenders, corporates, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supporting non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, including corporate restructurings, refinancings, debt restructurings, business and asset sales, and formal insolvency processes


• Advising lenders, borrowers, directors and insolvency practitioners on risk, strategy and structuring options


• Drafting and negotiating complex transactional documentation


• Coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across relevant practice areas


• Ensuring compliance with internal information security policies and safeguarding confidential information

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ PQE and experience in corporate law, banking, or commercial contracts. Candidates without banking experience should demonstrate a genuine interest in this area.

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