Restructuring and Bankruptcy Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in London is seeking a qualified lawyer with 1-5 years of PQE to join their restructuring team. The role involves advising clients on restructuring, insolvency, and special situations. Candidates should possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, along with an understanding of financing instruments. This position offers top-tier cross-border work with opportunities for career progression within a reputable firm.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and development

Career progression

Prestigious clients

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in law.
• Experience with diverse clients in restructuring and insolvency.
• Strong understanding of bank loans, high-yield debt, intercreditor arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on special situations, restructuring, and insolvency.
• Work on restructuring proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documentation.

Skills

Restructuring experience

Insolvency knowledge

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Top‑tier work at a leading law firm

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a top‑tier structured finance and financial restructuring practice. Based in London, they advise across restructuring mandates with a broad and diverse client base.

Job Description

• Advise clients on all aspects of special situations, restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy.
• Work across bank loans, high‑yield debt, intercreditor arrangements, and other financing instruments.
• Lead on restructuring proceedings, often interfacing across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documentation with responsibility and autonomy.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified in England & Wales with 1-5 PQE.
• Experience working with diverse clients in special situations, restructuring, and insolvency.
• Strong grasp of key financing instruments (bank loans, high yield debt, intercreditor arrangements).
• Experience in multi‑jurisdictional restructuring proceedings.
• Excellent drafting & negotiation skills; previous responsibility for lead tasks.
• Intellectual, collaborative, enthusiastic, adaptable, and client‑facing

What's on Offer

Top‑tier cross‑border work with prestigious clients, genuine career progression, and the chance to develop expertise in one of the market's most respected restructuring practices.