Insolvency Senior Associate

Cari; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) represents a highly regarded UK law firm seeking an ambitious Senior Associate to join its insolvency team in London. The role spans contentious and non-contentious mandates, advising administrations, liquidations, CVAs, bankruptcies, restructurings and related director duties.

You will work closely with a respected partner, gain significant client exposure, and contribute to cross-department collaboration with disputes, corporate and real estate teams, while developing your

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Typically 6+ PQE gained at a recognised restructuring and insolvency practice.
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and personal insolvency procedures.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in a growing London practice.

Responsibilities

• Broaden practice across contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Advise on administrations, liquidations, CVAs, bankruptcies, restructurings, director duties, asset recovery and insolvency litigation.
• Collaborate with disputes, corporate and real estate teams to provide holistic advice.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Commercial thinking

Problem solving

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Job description

• Join a growing team handling high-value insolvency matters.
• Work directly with a recognised restructuring and disputes specialist.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation across dispute resolution, restructuring, corporate and real estate matters. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, commercial approach and commitment to developing its lawyers through early responsibility, close partner exposure and high-quality client work. The team acts for insolvency practitioners, distressed businesses, directors, lenders, investors and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters. With continued growth in London, an opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Associate to play a key role within the practice.

Job Description

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insolvency lawyer looking to broaden their practice across both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Working closely with a highly respected restructuring and insolvency partner, you will advise on a diverse range of mandates including administrations, liquidations, CVAs, bankruptcies, business restructurings, director duties, asset recovery and insolvency litigation.
• The role offers significant client exposure and the chance to work on complex domestic and cross-border matters involving insolvency practitioners, corporates, financial institutions, directors and shareholders.
• You will also collaborate regularly with colleagues across disputes, corporate and real estate teams, providing holistic advice on matters where insolvency intersects with wider commercial issues.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Typically 6+ PQE gained at a recognised restructuring and insolvency practice.
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and personal insolvency procedures.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Ambitious and motivated to play a key role in a growing London practice.

What's on Offer

• High-quality insolvency and restructuring work.
• Direct access to an experienced partner and strong mentorship.
• Significant client contact and responsibility.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.