Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a skilled Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor with over 1 year PQE. This role involves managing a diverse caseload including debt restructuring and liquidations, and requires strong client relationship skills. The firm offers competitive salaries and a hybrid working environment, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth in a reputable firm.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years' PQE in Restructuring & Insolvency.
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to work well with other departments to increase cross-referral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload including Covenant breaches, debt restructuring, and liquidations.
• Advise on both transactional and contentious matters for various entities.
• Work with a range of clients, including banks and private equity companies.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Top 50 firm offering excellent career path and entrepreneurial environment for Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor 1+ PQE

This role would suit an ambitious and driven candidate, who is keen to progress in their career and whose success will be based purely on merit.

The Firm

Continued Success: The firm has experienced consistent success and increased turnover for the past 5 years.

Reputation: The Restructuring & Insolvency department is well-recognized with an excellent reputation in the market.

National Presence: The firm has a network of offices across the country, and London is becoming one of their strongest locations.

Expansion Plans: With big plans to expand in London, the firm has hired over 40 Partners in the past two years across multiple disciplines.

Recognition: The firm is ranked as leaders in the Legal 500 across most practice areas and aims to become the go-to firm in the UK.

The Role

Diverse Caseload: The role offers a diverse caseload, including Covenant breaches, debt restructuring, capital restructuring, supply chain issues, asset tracing, liquidations, cross-border recovery, and more.

Clientele: You will work with a range of clients, including banks, private equity companies, investment funds, creditors, retailers, healthcare suppliers, charities, and commercial organizations.

Transactional and Contentious Work: The team advises on both transactional and contentious matters for insolvency practitioners, lenders, borrowers, directors, distressed investors, and other relevant entities.

Multi-Jurisdictional Elements: Many cases will have a multi-jurisdictional element, providing exposure to a broad and international scope of work.

Ideal Candidate

Experience: A minimum of 1+ years\' PQE in Restructuring & Insolvency.

Client Relationship Skills: Proven track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.

Collaborative Approach: Ability to work well with other departments to increase cross-referral instructions.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries: Market-leading salaries tailored to each individual, reflecting the value they bring.

Hybrid Working: Embracing a flexible work environment with a mix of remote and office-based work.

This opportunity seems to offer a challenging and rewarding environment for a skilled Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor 1+ PQE to contribute to the firm\'s