Restructuring Associate

Buchanan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate for its London Restructuring & Insolvency team within a leading US firm, offering exposure to cross-border matters and a Europe-wide platform.

The role targets 1-3 PQE in restructuring, insolvency, finance or leveraged finance, with strong technical grounding and a readiness to work in a fast-paced environment and alongside senior partners on international mandates.

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE in restructuring, insolvency or finance
• Strong technical grounding with commercial awareness
• Experience in cross-border transactions advantageous

Responsibilities

• Handle cross-border restructurings and insolvencies
• Advise creditor-side mandates for funds and institutional investors
• Assist with liability management and recapitalisations
• Support distressed M&A and complex restructuring plans
• Work on international workouts

Skills

Restructuring

Insolvency

Cross-border

Finance

Job description

1–3 PQE Restructuring & Insolvency US Firm - London

A leading US law firm is looking to hire a junior to mid-level Associate into its London-based Restructuring & Insolvency team, as it continues to invest in its European platform.

This is a compelling opportunity to join a top-tier, globally integrated restructuring practice advising on some of the most complex and high-profile situations across Europe and beyond.

The Opportunity

You will be involved in a broad mix of sophisticated matters, including:

• Cross-border restructurings, insolvencies and special situations
• Creditor-side mandates for ad hoc groups, funds and institutional investors
• Liability management exercises and strategic recapitalisations
• Distressed M&A and opportunistic investments
• Complex restructuring plans, schemes of arrangement and international workouts

The team is known for handling high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional mandates, often involving tight timelines, complex capital structures and sophisticated stakeholders.

The Team

You will join a market-leading restructuring group with a strong reputation for advising financial creditors, private capital and strategic investors in distressed scenarios.

The practice operates within a lean, high-performance structure, offering:

• Close partner interaction and hands-on deal exposure
• A genuinely collaborative and commercially focused environment
• Integration with global offices on cross-border mandates

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exposure to headline European and global restructuring matters
• Strong pipeline driven by market volatility and special situations activity
• Opportunity to work closely with leading restructuring partners and clients
• Lean teams enabling early responsibility and accelerated development
• Clear progression within a high-growth, internationally recognised platform

Candidate Profile

• 1-3 PQE with experience in restructuring, insolvency, finance or leveraged finance
• Strong technical grounding with commercial awareness
• Experience of cross-border transactions or complex capital structures advantageous
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer seeking top-tier work, strong deal exposure and a clear path for progression within a leading global restructuring practice.