Restructuring and Insolvency Senior Associate

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers is collaborating with a top-tier London law firm to recruit a Restructuring and Insolvency Senior Associate. You will advise on a broad range of insolvency matters, manage complex cases, and work closely with partners on high-value disputes.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory, robust drafting, and effective client management. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with up to 6 years PQE, possess strong technical and analytical skills, and thrive in a

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Restructuring and Insolvency.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on corporate and personal insolvency matters, including restructurings and formal procedures.
• Handling insolvency litigation, disputes and recovery actions.
• Managing an independent caseload and working with partners on high-value matters.
• Drafting court documents, pleadings and technical correspondence.
• Negotiating settlements and engaging with clients and stakeholders.
• Representing clients in hearings and conferences when appropriate.
• Collaborating with colleagues to develop strategic, commercially driven solutions.

Skills

Restructuring & Insolvency

Insolvency drafting

Client relationships

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (up to 6 PQE)

Job description

AJ Chambers are working with a top-tier law firm renowned for its excellent culture, strong career development opportunities, and commitment to its people. They are looking for a Restructuring and Insolvency Senior Associate to join its growing team in London.

Responsibilities:

• Advising clients across a broad range of corporate and personal insolvency matters, including complex restructurings, formal insolvency procedures and contentious insolvency proceedings.
• Handling insolvency litigation, director and shareholder disputes, recovery actions and other complex commercial disputes.
• Managing an independent and varied caseload while working closely with partners on significant and high-value matters.
• Developing legal strategy and providing commercially focused advice tailored to clients’ objectives.
• Drafting court documents, pleadings, applications and technical legal correspondence.
• Negotiating settlements and engaging with clients, opposing parties and other stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
• Attending client meetings, hearings and conferences, and representing clients in contentious matters where appropriate.
• Instructing and working closely with leading counsel on complex and high-value disputes.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider disputes practice to develop strategic and commercially driven solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with increasing responsibility for client management and case strategy.
• Gaining exposure to sophisticated and high-profile matters while developing technical expertise, commercial judgment and advocacy skills.
• Taking increasing ownership of complex matters and contributing to the continued growth of a leading independent City practice.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with up to 6 year's PQE with strong experience in Restructuring & Insolvency
• Strong technical and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn within a specialist area of law
• Collaborative team player aligned with the firm’s values