Insolvency Solicitor - High-Value Restructuring (Hybrid)

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mortgage Advice

Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible/hybrid working with 3 days in

Train Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Inhouse CBT

Enhanced Family Leave & Parenting"

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading international law firm in Manchester to recruit an Insolvency Solicitor. The role focuses on high-value, contentious and non-contentious insolvency work with exposure to restructuring matters.

You will manage a varied caseload, collaborate with partners across offices, and build long-standing client relationships while delivering commercially oriented advice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE as a Solicitor with strong insolvency litigation experience.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise under pressure.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value, contentious insolvency matters.
• Work closely with partners and cross-office teams on complex mandates.
• Support clients across sectors including public sector and property-related insolvency.
• Manage your own caseload with autonomy while meeting deadlines and targets.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver commercially focused legal advice.
• Collaborate with other specialist teams to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and raise professional profile.

Skills

Insolvency litigation

Autonomous work

Client relationships

Time management

Job description

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading international law firm in Manchester to recruit an Insolvency Solicitor. The role focuses on high-value, contentious and non-contentious insolvency work with exposure to restructuring matters.

You will manage a varied caseload, collaborate with partners across offices, and build long-standing client relationships while delivering commercially oriented advice.