Restructuring Lawyer (Insolvency)

BTG; West of England; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Remote (UK)

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual leave buy/rollover

24/7 virtual GP and mental health

Résumé du poste

BTG is seeking a solicitor or legal executive to join its Restructuring and Insolvency team in the UK. The role targets lawyers with 2–3 years PQE who have worked on contentious insolvency, restructuring and recovery matters.

You will support complex investigations, contentious assignments and restructuring engagements, working with Insolvency Practitioners, Partners and specialists across the Group.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in restructuring, insolvency, litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong experience in contentious insolvency and insolvency investigations.

Responsabilités

• Manage a varied caseload of contentious insolvency and restructuring matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft and review correspondence, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
• Lead communications with directors, creditors, debtors and legal representatives.
• Advise on insolvency legislation, case law and regulatory developments.
• Assist with litigation strategy and recovery actions arising from formal insolvency procedures.
• Analyse financial information and assess recovery opportunities.
• Instruct external advisers when appropriate.
• Support negotiations, settlements and ADR.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

PQE 2-3 years

Insolvency & restructuring

Analytical & investigative

Drafting & documentation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Formation

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales

Outils

Excel

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Description du poste

We are seeking a lawyer to join our growing Restructuring and Insolvency team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or legal executive with 2/3 years' post-qualification experience who has worked on contentious insolvency, restructuring and recovery matters.

You will play a key role in supporting complex investigations, contentious insolvency assignments and restructuring engagements. Working closely with Insolvency Practitioners, Partners and other specialists across the Group, you will provide legal expertise across a broad range of matters, including investigations into director conduct, antecedent transactions, recovery actions and insolvency-related disputes.

This is a unique role within a busy contentious team that combines investigations and technical legal work with strategic case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a varied caseload of contentious insolvency and restructuring matters from inception through to resolution.
• Support Insolvency Practitioners and restructuring professionals on investigations into director conduct and considering/identifying claims such as transactions at an undervalue, preferences, misfeasance/breach of duty claims, unlawful distributions and wrongful and misfeasant trading.
• Draft and review correspondence, settlement agreements and other legal documentation.
• Lead communications and correspondence with directors, creditors, debtors and legal representatives.
• Advise on insolvency legislation, case law and regulatory developments.
• Assist with litigation strategy, dispute resolution and recovery actions arising from formal insolvency procedures.
• Analyse financial information and assess recovery opportunities.
• Instruct external legal advisers and counsel where appropriate.
• Support with negotiations, settlements and alternative dispute resolution
• Ensure all matters are progressed efficiently, compliantly and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of junior team members through coaching and technical support.
• Participate in business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the contentious team in the Southwest.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (solicitor or legal executive).
• Minimum 2-3 years PQE working as a lawyer within restructuring, insolvency, litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong experience in contentious insolvency and insolvency-related investigations (both corporate and personal).
• Comprehensive knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks and litigation processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and sensitive correspondence.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to review financial and commercial information.
• Excellent drafting skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation (investigative and legal)
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of navigating accounting packages such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Supervisory experience
• Mediation or alternative dispute resolution experience.
• Experience with navigating director and officer policies.
• Proficient with Excel
• Experience of leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and process effectiveness.

Why Join Us?

As a broader PLC group, we've doubled in size since 2019 and have ambitious plans for continued growth. We're looking for people who enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively and making a real impact for clients and creditors following formal insolvencies.

We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Company pension
• Based in our Bristol office or Remote (UK)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Option to buy and roll over annual leave
• 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support