Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate
London – £100,000 - £115,000
A well-established commercial law firm with a strong national and international presence is looking to appoint a Senior Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join its London-based Restructuring & Insolvency team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and technically skilled lawyer to join a highly respected team operating at the forefront of business recovery, restructuring and insolvency work.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders across the firm and play a visible, hands-on role advising on a wide range of restructuring scenarios. The work is broad and engaging, including:
- Advising on turnaround strategies, formal insolvency procedures, and restructuring options for distressed businesses
- Acting on behalf of officeholders, creditors, lenders, corporates, and directors in both contentious and transactional contexts
- Supporting distressed M&A, security enforcement, and refinancing deals
- Contributing to practice growth through mentoring, client relationship management, and thought leadership
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 6 years’ PQE in restructuring and insolvency
- Solid experience handling a combination of advisory, transactional, and contentious matters
- Strong analytical, drafting and commercial skills, with the ability to lead matters confidently
- A proactive and collaborative approach to client service and team development
This firm offers the benefits of a national platform with the culture and agility of a cohesive, forward-thinking team.
On offer:
- Salary of up to £115,000
- High-quality work on complex, often cross-border assignments
- A genuinely supportive and team-oriented culture
- Transparent promotion criteria with clear leadership pathways
- Flexible working policies and a strong focus on personal wellbeing and professional development
If you’re interested (or know someone who might be), then please reach out below for more info.
Mobile: 07441 473263
Email: ali@douglas-scott.co.uk
Ali Hameed is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for under a year. The best piece of advice Ali has received is to never compare yourself to others and to focus only on what you can control. He measures success in his role by establishing long-lasting candidate and client relationships. His approach to finding the right fit for both candidates and firms involves gaining a thorough understanding of the requirements from all parties concerned.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Insolvency Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £100,000 - £115,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1248916
