Restructuring Partner

Taylor Root; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root's Birmingham office is seeking a senior restructuring and insolvency lawyer to lead major mandates from the Midlands, steering strategic growth and mentoring lawyers across transactional and contentious matters.

The successful candidate will advise banks, corporates, and insolvency practitioners, balancing rigorous technical expertise with an entrepreneurial, business‑development mindset; top remuneration is offered with a competitive bonus.

Qualifications

• Senior restructuring and insolvency lawyer with strong leadership experience.
• Demonstrable track record acting for banks, corporates, and insolvency practitioners.
• Strong technical understanding of both corporate and finance restructuring.
• Entrepreneurial approach with proven business development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead major restructuring and insolvency mandates from the Midlands.
• Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders across sectors.
• Mentor lawyers across transactional and contentious restructuring matters.

Skills

Leadership experience

Banking sector

Insolvency law

Business development

Job description

Restructuring Partner, Birmingham

About the Firm

This leading international law firm is recognised for its exceptional track record in restructuring and insolvency, advising major financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and insolvency practitioners on complex, cross-border mandates. The Birmingham office plays a vital role within the firm’s national finance network, delivering innovative solutions and high-quality advice across challenging and high-profile restructuring situations. The firm combines technical excellence with a collaborative and inclusive culture.

The Role

You will lead major restructuring and insolvency mandates from the Midlands, managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders across the banking, corporate, and real estate sectors. The successful candidate will play a strategic role in steering the growth of the firm’s practice regionally, building relationships, and mentoring lawyers across transactional and contentious restructuring matters.

What They’re Looking For

• Senior restructuring and insolvency lawyer with strong leadership experience.
• Demonstrable track record acting for banks, corporates, and insolvency practitioners.
• Strong technical understanding of both corporate and finance restructuring.
• Entrepreneurial approach with proven business development capability.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global firm with a market-leading restructuring practice, client diversity, and long-term career potential. The role offers top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, and a clear pathway to progress within an ambitious and supportive partnership structure.

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