Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm in London seeks a Restructuring and Insolvency Associate for a growing Financial Restructuring team. The role includes advising on complex financial matters with global clients, providing an exceptional opportunity for career progression in a high-performing environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive US salary and benefits package

Opportunities for progression and development

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in private credit or complex finance structures is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of financial restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Supporting on complex finance transactions involving private capital.
• Collaborating closely with senior lawyers and clients.

Skills

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Collaborative approach

Proactivity

Education

Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Restructuring & Insolvency Associate / Senior Associate

Location: London

Salary: Exceptionally Competitive + Market-Leading Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An elite US law firm with a growing presence in the City is looking to expand its Financial Restructuring team with the addition of a talented Associate. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, close-knit team at the forefront of complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters.

This role has arisen due to continued growth and increasing market share in London. The successful candidate will gain exposure to some of the most sophisticated and high-value mandates in the market, working alongside leading practitioners in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The role:

• Advising on a broad range of financial restructuring and insolvency matters, often with a cross-border element
• Supporting on complex finance transactions involving private capital, special situations, and distressed investing
• Working on bespoke financing structures including PIKs, prefs, warrants, converts, and new money solutions
• Collaborating closely with senior lawyers and clients to deliver strategic, commercial advice on high-stakes matters

The successful individual is likely to have:

• Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
• Excellent technical skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commercial mindset
• Experience or interest in private credit, special situations, or complex finance structures is highly desirable
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment

Why Apply?

• Join a prestigious US firm with a stellar reputation in financial restructuring
• Work on headline-making matters with a global client base
• Enjoy a highly competitive US salary and benefits package
• Be part of a growing London team with real opportunities for progression and development

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re looking to take the next step in your restructuring career and want to work at the cutting edge of the market, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to explore this exciting opportunity in confidence.