Insolvency Solicitor/Associate

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Insolvency Solicitor to join their esteemed Dispute Resolution team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality advisory and contentious insolvency work, with a focus on corporate restructuring and property-related transactions. The firm, recognized in the Top 500, boasts a rich history and a commitment to excellence, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about insolvency law and eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic team, this position could be your next exciting challenge.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

State-of-the-art offices

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in insolvency law required.
• Strong client-focused approach with excellent relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate insolvency cases, including court applications and advice.
• Manage an allocated caseload while ensuring high standards of conduct.

Skills

Insolvency Law

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Litigation Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Job description

Are you a 2 – 4 year PQE Insolvency Solicitor seeking a new challenge with a leading Legal 500 Firm?
Our client is seeking an Insolvency Solicitor/Associate to join the highly regarded Dispute Resolution team.

The highly esteemed Insolvency Team is described in the Legal 500 directory as an "extremely competent team focusing on insolvency and restructuring from the debt recovery end to large scale corporate restructuring." The team leader in the department is also commended as "technically brilliant, charming, and easy to deal with." The team engages in a diverse array of high-quality non-contentious advisory tasks and contentious insolvency disputes. Frequently, they manage assignments referred from both London and national practices in situations of conflict. The team boasts an extensive list of Insolvency Practitioner clients.

The Firm:
Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

What will be expected from you?

Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Dealing with new client enquiries.
• Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to IPs, secured lenders, and directors.
• Dealing with all aspects of property-related transactions in insolvency.
• All aspects of personal insolvency.
• Dealing with insolvency-related litigation.
• Maintain control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording, and accounting are maintained.
• Recognise the importance of cross-selling and identify opportunities to refer work to other departments.
• Attend networking and firm events.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies.

Is this the position for you?

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in insolvency.
• Adopts a client-centred focus at all times.
• A commercial and pragmatic attitude.
• Confident with the ability to interface and develop relationships with a variety of people.

The successful candidate can expect in return a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working and a generous holiday allowance. You will also have access to our state-of-the-art offices, along with many other impressive incentives.