Senior Associate - PA Restructuring & Insolvency

BCL Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious national law firm in Birmingham seeks a qualified Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer to join their specialist team. The role offers exposure to high-quality mandates and genuine career development opportunities within a supportive environment. Candidates should have significant experience in non-contentious restructuring, be confident in advising various stakeholders, and enjoy business development activities. Flexible and hybrid working options are available, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Sabbatical options

Mentoring from restructuring partners

Qualifications

• Significant non-contentious Restructuring & Insolvency experience.
• Experience advising lenders and corporate stakeholders.
• Ability to handle security reviews, enforcement processes.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex and high-value assignments.
• Collaborate with pensions and dispute resolution teams.
• Advise on pre-pack administrations and distress duties.

Skills

Non-contentious Restructuring & Insolvency experience

Advising lenders and corporate stakeholders

Handling security reviews and enforcement strategies

Knowledge of insolvency law

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer | Senior/Principal Associate | Leading National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available

BCL Legal is pleased to be partnering with a highly respected national law firm on the recruitment of a Senior or Principal Associate to join its specialist non-contentious Restructuring & Insolvency team, based in Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity to step into a market-facing role within a close-knit team that is embedded in the firm's broader, top-tier Banking & Finance practice.

The Role

This is a strategic hire within a high-performing Restructuring & Insolvency team, which advises a wide range of stakeholders including:

• Insolvency practitioners
• Lenders and debt funds
• Company directors and boards
• Corporate borrowers and investors

You'll work on a broad range of complex and high-value assignments, including:

• Pre-pack administrations and other insolvency transactions
• Debt advisory and distressed lending matters
• Board advisory work (including duties in distress)
• Contingency planning, security reviews and enforcement strategy
• Voluntary liquidations, dissolutions, and restructurings

You'll also collaborate closely with the firm's market-leading pensions and dispute resolution teams on integrated, cross-practice mandates.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified solicitor with significant non-contentious Restructuring & Insolvency experience
• Have demonstrable experience advising lenders, IPs, and corporate stakeholders
• Be confident handling security reviews, enforcement, standstills, waivers, and insolvency processes
• Be technically strong, with excellent knowledge of insolvency law and distressed finance
• Enjoy business development and be active in the local or national restructuring market
• Be looking to develop your long-term career within a well-supported and progressive firm

What's on Offer?

• A leading role in a standout national R&I team with Birmingham at its core
• Exposure to high-quality mandates and key client relationships
• Strong mentoring from recognised restructuring partners
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Excellent benefits package including private medical, enhanced pension, sabbatical options and more
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities

About the Firm

This top-tier UK law firm is consistently ranked among the best places to work in the UK and is recognised for both its legal excellence and its commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and career development. With modern offices in the heart of Birmingham, the firm offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, client-focused culture.

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