Restructuring & Insolvency Partner

Headhunter Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 a

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Headhunter Group is supporting a highly regarded London commercial law firm in seeking an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Partner to join its Dispute Resolution Department.

This role is ideal for a Partner with strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, ready to lead and grow the practice, with an established client following and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• This is a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with substantial experience in Restructuring & Insolvency.
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Established client following with a proven ability to generate and retain business.
• Partner-level experience or a senior solicitor with demonstrable leadership and business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, administrations, receiverships and CVAs.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements and insolvency documentation.
• Provide strategic legal advice to insolvency practitioners, companies, directors and creditors.
• Develop and maintain an established client portfolio, generating new business and strengthening relationships.
• Lead business development initiatives and contribute to growth of the practice.
• Identify cross-referral opportunities across firm departments.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors and team members.
• Manage departmental performance, billing targets and financial objectives.
• Advise clients on commercial risks, regulatory compliance and insolvency disputes.
• Maintain high standards of client care, file management and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to firm marketing, networking and strategic development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Title: Restructuring & Insolvency Partner

Location: London

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable Depending on Experience

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Experience: Senior Solicitor / Partner Level - Established Client Following Required

About the Role

We are working with a highly regarded, well-established London commercial law firm seeking an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Partner to join its Dispute Resolution Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Partner looking to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a Restructuring & Insolvency practice.

The firm offers a strong commercial platform, collaborative working environment and opportunities for cross-departmental referrals, providing the successful candidate with the support to develop their existing client portfolio and expand the practice.

The successful candidate will have strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, excellent leadership capabilities and an established client following.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, administrations, receiverships and company voluntary arrangements (CVAs).
• Negotiate and draft restructuring agreements and insolvency documentation.
• Provide strategic legal advice to insolvency practitioners, companies, directors and creditors.
• Develop and maintain an established client portfolio, generating new business and strengthening existing relationships.
• Lead business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
• Identify cross-referral opportunities across the firm's Corporate, Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors and other team members.
• Manage departmental performance, billing targets and financial objectives.
• Advise clients on commercial risks, regulatory compliance and insolvency-related disputes.
• Maintain high standards of client care, file management and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the firm's wider marketing, networking and strategic development activities.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with substantial experience in Restructuring & Insolvency.
• Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Established client following with a proven ability to generate and retain business.
• Partner-level experience or a senior solicitor with demonstrable leadership and business development capabilities.
• Excellent technical knowledge of insolvency legislation and restructuring procedures.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
• Experience managing teams and achieving financial and service delivery targets.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and generate new instructions.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of billing, financial performance and business development.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package depending on experience.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Private medical insurance with Vitality.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing support and social activities.
• Opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing the Restructuring & Insolvency practice.
• Established commercial platform with opportunities for cross-departmental referrals.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.