Insolvency Solicitor - Potential for Equity - Top tier Legal 500 work

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Insolvency Solicitor with over 5 years of PQE. This role involves handling non-contentious insolvency cases for high-value clients, with a clear path for progression to director and shareholder status. The firm, led by top-tier lawyers, values motivated individuals ready to take on leadership roles and offers significant career development opportunities in a supportive, experienced team.

Benefits

Best Legal 500 quality work

Opportunity to buy in and gain equity share

Clear route to directorship and shareholder status

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in insolvency (no maximum experience level).
• Background in non-contentious insolvency and corporate law.
• Ambitious and motivated to take on a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Handle a busy caseload of non-contentious insolvency work.
• Work closely with directors for client delivery.
• Engage in complex matters ranging from £35m to £100m+.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Client-handling skills

Leadership ambition

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Partner/Director Potential - Insolvency Solicitor – Deansgate

Are you an experienced Insolvency Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career?

This boutique firm, based in Deansgate, is seeking a talented solicitor with 5+ years PQE (no upper limit) to join its close-knit team. Ex-top tier Legal 500 lawyers lead the firm and work on high-value, blue-chip client matters, offering a genuine opportunity to progress to director and shareholder level.

The Role You’ll be handling a busy caseload of non-contentious insolvency work, alongside broader corporate matters. The team’s workload includes:

• Non-contentious insolvency for high-profile clients
• Complex matters ranging from £35m to £100m+
• Working closely with directors and playing a key role in client delivery and working towards firm management with a clear succession planning route.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ PQE in insolvency (no maximum experience level)
• Background in non-contentious insolvency and corporate law
• Excellent organisational and client-handling skills
• Ambitious and motivated to take on a leadership role with progression to directorship

Benefits

• Best Legal 500 quality work on high-value cases
• Close-knit, highly experienced team with top-tier backgrounds
• Opportunity to buy in and gain equity share
• Succession planning in place – clear route to directorship and shareholder status
• Blue-chip client base and varied, high-quality work