Senior Associate / Partner - Insolvency

Francis Wilks & Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

25 Days holiday + long service

Private healthcare via Vitality

In-house breakfast & snack bar

Wellbeing support and helpline

Training & updates on case law

Marketing/profile-building support

Modern tech tools including AI

Job summary

Francis Wilks & Jones, a growing London law firm, seeks a Senior Associate or Partner to join its insolvency team handling non-contentious and contentious matters. The role targets someone with at least 7 years PQE or a following at Partner level, contributing to client work and team development.

You will work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with access to institutional and high-net-worth clients, responsibilities spanning administration, asset sales, litigation support, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in insolvency or related corporate insolvency fields.
• Experience handling administration appointments and related insolvency applications.
• Experience contributing to firm marketing content and client development.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments.
• Prepare business and asset sale/purchase agreements out of Administration.
• Manage personal insolvency matters.
• Handle insolvency litigation and delivery up of books/records.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Client relationship building

Marketing content creation

Team supervision

CRM systems

Communication skills

Tools

Visual Files CRM

Job description

We are a growing, progressive and forward-thinking law firm where exceptional technical ability is a given, but this, combined with the personality and creativity of our people, is at the very heart of our successful business.

We are recognised experts in a number of areas of law, including legal services provided to SMEs, directors and shareholders, private clients, banks and financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. These legal services are offered from our London office.

We are constantly looking to develop technologically and have a focus on quality legal services and will support individuals with innovative ideas.

Many of our solicitors previously worked at national and international law firms but have chosen to join us to work with our great team and longstanding clients. They enjoy working in a forward looking firm where collaboration and ideas are encouraged.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Associate or Partner to join our insolvency team dealing with non-contentious and contentious insolvency matters. We envisage recruiting someone at senior associate level with at least 7 years PQE or at Partner level, where the candidate has a following.

Whilst experience is important, we are focused on finding the right people who want to be part of a growing team working with our clients contributing to our success and at the same time progressing and enhancing their own career with us.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will have a background of insolvency experience, and we would be particularly keen to hear from anyone with experience of:

The Role – Senior Associate

1. 1. Handling all aspects of corporate insolvency including administration appointments (both in court and out of court appointments), all court applications under insolvency legislation, providing advice to IPs, secured lenders and directors.
2. 2. Preparing business and asset sale and purchase agreements out of Administration.
3. 3. All aspects of personal insolvency.
4. 4. Dealing with insolvency related litigation (in conjunction with our contentious insolvency team if required) and applications for delivery up of books, records and property.
5. 5. Contributing towards marketing content for the firm’s website and other social media channels
6. 6. Assisting the Team Leader with supervising the team
7. 7. Engaging in active marketing both with existing and new clients.
8. 8. Assisting the team leader with the financial managements of the team

IDEAL CANDIDATES SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

1. 1. Have excellent commercial and drafting skills, with proven experience in non-contentious insolvency and/or commercial fields.
2. 2. Existing relationships and contacts in the insolvency sector.
3. 3. Be keen to develop themselves in a unique environment where access to institutional/professional/high wealth clients is readily available.
4. 4. Be able to show good commercial judgment.
5. 5. Be able to work in a busy team and support other fee earners as required.
6. 6. Be technologically competent and have experience of CRM and case management systems – particularly Visual Files.
7. 7. Have excellent management and communication skills.

Emphasis is placed on candidates who are energetic and enthusiastic with the subject matter and are keen to learn and expand their knowledge of these areas, as well as becoming involved in promoting the firm nationally.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and achievable transparent bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• 25 Days paid holiday, plus extra days for long service, and free day given at Christmas.
• Private healthcare via Vitality – includes holiday discounts, gym discounts and even free cinema vouchers and coffee!
• Complimentary in-house breakfast, healthy (and not so healthy) staff snack bar.
• Critical Illness and Income Protection Insurance.
• Wellbeing support for you and your family, medical helpline & legal support.
• Collaborative culture – ideas are welcomed, and innovation is encouraged.
• Regular training and updates on cutting-edge case law.
• Marketing and profile-building support via social media and thought leadership.
• Modern Tech tools, including AI, SEO, GEO and digital marketing techniques to enhance your legal practice.