Senior Insolvency Associate – Global Practice & Hybrid Work

Fieldfisher; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions up to 7%

Job summary

Fieldfisher in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate in our Restructuring & Insolvency team to advise on complex matters and lead junior lawyers.

You'll combine technical excellence with commercial insight, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to business development while collaborating across offices.

This role offers visibility within a European practice, opportunities to manage high-value matters, and development support to realise your potential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 PQE in insolvency.
• England and Wales qualified solicitor.
• Experience from a reputable insolvency practice.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proven mentoring and team development abilities.
• Strong client service and business development mindset.
• Collaborative mindset across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead pitches, client presentations and industry events.
• Drive matter management, budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate across international offices and practice groups.
• Support knowledge management and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and firm policies.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Client Relationship

Mentoring

Commercial Awareness

Team Collaboration

Education

England & Wales Qualified

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Fieldfisher in Manchester seeks a Senior Associate in our Restructuring & Insolvency team to advise on complex matters and lead junior lawyers.

You'll combine technical excellence with commercial insight, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to business development while collaborating across offices.

This role offers visibility within a European practice, opportunities to manage high-value matters, and development support to realise your potential.