Restructuring & Insolvency Associate

London | 2-6 PQE | Highly Competitive Salary

An opportunity has arisen to join a major US law firm in London, working within its restructuring and insolvency practice.

The firm is looking for a Junior or Mid-Level Associate with experience in restructuring and insolvency to join a highly regarded team handling complex matters for financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, directors and other stakeholders.

The role offers a broad mix of transactional, advisory and contentious work, alongside exposure to significant domestic and cross-border

matters.

The Role

• Advising insolvency practitioners on formal insolvency processes, appointments and distressed business and asset sales.
• Working on transactional restructuring, distressed transactions and related advisory matters.
• Advising directors and stakeholders on financial distress, directors' duties and available options.
• Supporting banks and financial institutions on distressed lending, finance and security documentation, waivers, amendments and enforcement strategies.
• Handling contentious insolvency matters, including applications, witness statements and related litigation.
• Building client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

The Candidate

• A qualified solicitor with 2-6 years' PQE and experience in restructuring and insolvency.
• Experience across transactional restructuring, formal insolvency processes or distressed transactions.
• Familiarity with finance and security documentation would be advantageous.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to take ownership of matters and work effectively within a team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major US platform offering high-quality work, a strong team and genuine scope for career development. The firm offers a highly competitive and generous salary package, alongside the opportunity to develop a broad practice within the London restructuring and insolvency market.

If this role looks like it could be of interest, please apply get in touch for a confidential discussion. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.