Insolvency Solicitor

Austen Lloyd Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national commercial law firm seeks an Insolvency Solicitor to join their reputable insolvency team in Bristol. The role involves managing a mix of corporate and personal insolvency cases, providing advisory support, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in insolvency law and exceptional analytical and communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a hybrid working environment with clear development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Clear development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate and/or personal insolvency.
• Strong technical understanding of the Insolvency Act, Insolvency Rules, and Companies Act.
• Ability to handle both contentious and advisory matters.

Responsibilities

• Act on administrations, liquidations, receiverships, and bankruptcy matters.
• Advise on contentious insolvency including misfeasance claims.
• Draft and negotiate documentation for insolvency proposals.

Skills

Experience in corporate and/or personal insolvency

Strong technical understanding of the Insolvency Act

Confident handling of contentious matters

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Job description

Position

Insolvency Solicitor

Location

Bristol / Can be flexible on location

The Firm

A leading national commercial law firm offering high-quality restructuring and insolvency work. The team advises insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, company directors and corporates on a full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring matters.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, well-structured insolvency team that offers strong mentoring, varied workstreams and clear progression. The successful candidate will handle a mix of corporate and personal insolvency instructions across contentious and non-contentious matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting on administrations, liquidations, receiverships and bankruptcy matters.
• Advising on contentious insolvency including misfeasance claims, TUV, preferences and director liability actions.
• Drafting and negotiating documentation for insolvency appointments, restructuring proposals and enforcement.
• Conducting security reviews and advising lenders on enforcement strategies.
• Managing relationships with insolvency practitioners, lenders and directors.
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth.
• Mentoring junior fee earners as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in corporate and/or personal insolvency.
• Strong technical understanding of the Insolvency Act, Insolvency Rules and Companies Act.
• Confident handling both contentious and advisory matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Able to manage a busy caseload and work independently.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to lender advisory, LPA receivership or complex insolvency litigation.
• Network within the insolvency and restructuring community.
• Demonstrated interest in business development.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
• Clear development opportunities within a highly ranked national team.