Mid-Level | Restructuring Solicitor | US Firm

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 largest US firm is expanding its Restructuring team and seeking a mid-level Associate for transactional work. This position offers a favorable compensation-to-hours ratio and significant promotional prospects due to the lean structure of the team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of post-qualified experience and a specialization in financial restructuring, advising across distressed situations.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of post-qualified experience at a reputed law firm.
• Preference for London-based experience but not mandatory.
• Specialism in financial restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Advise debtors, creditors, and investors in domestic and foreign restructurings.
• Collaborate with the firm’s direct lending and leveraged finance practice.

Skills

Financial Restructuring

Education

UK or common-law qualification

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Mid-Level | Restructuring Solicitor | US Firm, london (city of london)

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

A top50 largest US firm that's been consistently growing for the past decade in terms of revenue, PEP and headcount is now looking to expand their Restructuring team by hiring a mid-level Associate.

Following from recent partner arrivals, the firms is building a full-service restructuring practice across distressed and special situations lending, mainstream restructuring and corporate insolvencies; advising debtors, creditors and investors in domestic and foreign restructurings. The team is now headed by recognised Partners, all ranked in legal directories (L500 and Chambers) for their separate specialism in formal processes and restructuring plans, company voluntary arrangements and transactional finance grounding. Given the team’s lean structure, they are looking for a mid-level Associate with a direct line to the partners, to specialise in transactional work and also collaborate closely with the firm’s direct lending and leveraged finance practice.

This US firm is an exception to the high target hours standard often met at other US firms, offering an impressive compensation-to-hours ratio. You will also have good promotional prospects, as there are not many mid-level and senior associates currently in the team.

Requirements:

• three years of post-qualified experience at a reputed law firm (3-6PQE)
• UK or common-law qualified (with preference for London-based experience, but not required)
• specialism in financial restructuring

This client rarely hires in the R&I space, so apply below or reach out directly to [emailprotected] for more details.