Insolvency Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Insolvency Solicitor - Associate to join a highly regarded team in Manchester. The role focuses on contentious insolvency matters, offering exposure to high-quality work and opportunities for progression. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years PQE and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in contentious matters.
• Good working knowledge of insolvency litigation procedures.
• Strong case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on insolvency litigation procedures.
• Manage case timetables effectively.
• Brief Counsel and third-party experts as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Legal document management proficiency

Education

1-5 years PQE in restructuring and insolvency

Job description

Insolvency Solicitor - Associate (Contentious Insolvency) | Manchester | 1-5 PQE

Location: Manchester

Salary: £56,000 - £69,000

PQE: 1-5 years

Role: Associate - Restructuring & Insolvency (Contentious focus)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded restructuring and insolvency team in Manchester, focusing on contentious insolvency matters.

The Opportunity

This well-established team provides a full service to insolvency practitioners, banks, funders, corporates and investors, handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. This role is for an Associate (1-5 PQE) to focus exclusively on contentious insolvency litigation.

The Work

You will work on a wide variety of contentious matters including:

• Acting for insolvency office holders on litigation arising during insolvencies, including antecedent transactions, wrongful trading, administration extensions, and paragraph 71 applications.
• Defending directors in CDDA (Company Directors Disqualification Act) applications.
• Acting for lenders and corporates on contentious matters including validation applications, enforcement of security, and possession proceedings.
• (Where relevant) involvement in contentious aspects of distressed real estate work, whether acting for office holders or lenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising comprehensively on insolvency litigation practice and procedures in both corporate and personal insolvency claims.
• Identifying and advising on litigation funding and insurance options for clients.
• Briefing Counsel and third-party experts as required.
• Managing case timetables effectively and carrying out legal research independently.

About You

We are looking for a solicitor with:

• 1-5 years PQE in restructuring and insolvency, with demonstrable experience in contentious matters.
• A good working knowledge of insolvency litigation procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong organisational and case management skills.
• Proficiency in legal document management systems.
• An innovative and solutions-focused approach.

Why Apply?

• Work as part of a nationally recognised team with an excellent client base.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-quality contentious insolvency work.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in both mainstream and distressed real estate litigation.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine scope for progression.

How to Apply

You can apply with an up-to-date CV and we will arrange a call at your convenience. Alternatively, please should you wish to find out more, before applying, please don't hesitate to reach out direct.