Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor to manage complex insolvency matters and contribute to significant client relationships. This role offers flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth within a respected team. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with strong skills in drafting and client engagement, and a keen interest in restructuring and insolvency law.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working environment

Career development support

Qualifications

• Strong interest in restructuring, insolvency, and litigation.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Act on a range of restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Support litigation arising from corporate insolvencies.
• Draft and negotiate documentation related to insolvency proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with other teams on distressed and special-situation transactions.
• Contribute to client relationship development.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Client-facing skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland

Job description

Job Title: Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor

Location: Belfast 
Working Pattern: Full-time (hybrid/flexible arrangements available)

Overview

We are working with a leading law firm in Northern Ireland, recognised for its highly regarded Restructuring & Insolvency practice. The team acts on some of the most significant and complex restructurings and insolvencies, advising clients including insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors, and investors.

The firm is looking to hire solicitors at various levels—from Newly Qualified (NQ) through to more experienced—who have a strong interest or background in restructuring, insolvency, and related litigation matters. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a dynamic and respected team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act on a range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including administrations, liquidations, and receiverships.
• Support litigation arising from corporate insolvencies, including director duties, creditor recoveries, and asset tracing.
• Draft and negotiate documentation related to insolvency proceedings, schemes of arrangement, and other restructuring mechanisms.
• Work collaboratively with the wider corporate, finance, and real estate teams on distressed and special-situation transactions.
• Liaise with insolvency practitioners, counsel, and stakeholders, and contribute to client relationship development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor (or eligible to qualify) in Northern Ireland.
• Strong interest in restructuring, insolvency, and litigation.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a high-performing team.

Desirable:

• Experience in restructuring or insolvency matters (corporate or individual).
• Exposure to contentious insolvency or commercial litigation.
• Understanding of cross-border insolvency issues.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading Restructuring & Insolvency team with a broad client base and high-profile mandates.
• Real scope for professional growth - whether you are NQ or more experienced.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working environment with hybrid options and excellent career development support.

For further information on this role, or any other legal opportunities in Belfast or Northern Ireland, please contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential discussion.