Solicitor - Restructuring and Insolvency

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 50 UK law firm is seeking a Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor with 5-11 years of experience to join their growing London office. This role focuses on non-contentious restructuring work and allows you to run complex transactions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent drafting skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered in a supportive environment that values career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Mentorship opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• 5-11 years post-qualification experience in restructuring and insolvency.
• Demonstrable experience running transactional and advisory matters.
• Experience in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work.
• Run matters as the day-to-day fee earner on complex work.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.

Skills

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to assimilate complex information

Team collaboration

Job description

Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor

Top 100 UK law firm | National practice | London office | Senior Associate/Principal Associate level

Firm / Team

• Our client is a well-established top 50 UK law firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation in the legal market.
• They are recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and hold Platinum Investors in People status, demonstrating their commitment to their people.
• The London restructuring team is experiencing significant growth and handles high-quality, complex matters for a diverse client base.
• You will work alongside experienced partners and senior practitioners as part of a collaborative cross-office Restructuring & Insolvency team within the Banking department.
• The team advises all stakeholders in distressed situations including lenders, investors, corporates, directors, individuals, and insolvency practitioners.

Role

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and expanding practice undertaking predominantly non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work.
• The work is transactional in nature and links closely with the firm's corporate, finance, and real estate teams across the country.
• You will have the opportunity to run matters as the day-to-day fee earner on complex, top-quality work under supervision.
• The role offers genuine scope to develop your legal abilities whilst actively contributing to growing and developing the practice.
• You will be expected to participate in marketing and business development activities to help build the team's market presence.

About you

• Applications are sought from technically strong restructuring and insolvency solicitors at from 5pqe to 11pqe.
• You should have demonstrable experience of running transactional and advisory matters as the lead day-to-day fee earner.
• Candidates must possess excellent drafting and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to quickly assimilate complex information and focus on key issues whilst managing multiple matters.
• You should demonstrate an understanding of what is needed to grow a practice and show willingness to engage in business development.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a team is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Supportive and inclusive culture with excellent mentorship opportunities
• Career development support within a firm that values its people

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch for further details.