Insolvency solicitor

D&R Recruitment Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern legal practice in Greater Manchester seeks a Business Recovery & Insolvency Solicitor to support their growth. The role involves advising on complex insolvency scenarios, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court. With a focus on professional development and a collaborative environment, this position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive salary & full benefits

Real career progression

Access to top-tier training

Friendly and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with 1+ year PQE in corporate insolvency.
• Solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• A deep understanding of insolvency law and business recovery strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support insolvency practitioners across all aspects of administration, liquidation, and receivership.
• Prepare insolvency applications, legal agreements, and strategic documentation.
• Represent clients confidently in hearings, negotiations, and settlements.

Skills

Strong drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Understanding of insolvency law

Business recovery strategy

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Rico Iheagwara - Bridging, Development and Property Finance

Managing Director at D&R Recruitment Limited - 07904091223

Business Recovery & Insolvency Solicitor

Up to £100,000 + Hybrid + Bonuses

Location: Manchester | Experience: 1+ Year PQE

Specialism: Corporate Insolvency (Contentious & Non-Contentious)

Join a New Breed of Legal Practice

We’re not your typical law firm. Ambitious from day one, we’re creating a sharp, modern legal practice with a focus on real estate, finance, and corporate recovery. Now we’re looking for a driven Business Recovery & Insolvency Solicitor to play a central role in our growth story.

If you’re eager to make an impact, influence outcomes, and develop alongside a dynamic team, this is the opportunity to take your career to the next level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be the Go-To Advisor: Support insolvency practitioners across all aspects of administration, liquidation, and receivership.
• Handle the Hard Stuff: Navigate both contentious and non-contentious cases—litigation, dispute resolution, and more.
• Lead with Strategy: Offer forward-thinking advice on complex insolvency scenarios, with a commercial edge.
• Draft With Precision: Prepare insolvency applications, legal agreements, and strategic documentation.
• Show Up in Court: Represent clients confidently in hearings, negotiations, and settlements.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work alongside property, litigation, and financial services colleagues to deliver all-round legal solutions.
• Keep Learning, Keep Leading: Stay on top of legal updates and contribute to our culture of constant growth.

What You’ll Bring

• A qualified solicitor with 1+ year PQE in corporate insolvency
• Solid experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters
• A deep understanding of insolvency law and business recovery strategy
• Strong drafting, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• A collaborative mindset and commercial approach
• Passion for personal and professional development

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive salary & full benefits
• Real career progression in a fast-growing firm
• Friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture
• Access to top-tier training & professional development
• Work alongside experienced and driven legal professionals
• A chance to help build something exceptional from the ground up

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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