Restructuring & Insolvency Associate
London – £140,000 - £150,000
The RoleA highly regarded international law firm is seeking a talented and driven Associate to join its London-based Restructuring & Insolvency team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to join a collaborative and fast-growing team working on complex, high-value domestic and cross-border restructurings.
The successful candidate will have strong transactional and advisory experience and a deep understanding of UK insolvency procedures. You will work with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors and play a key role in the delivery of innovative restructuring solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on non-contentious restructuring transactions, including restructuring plans, schemes of arrangement, and cross-border insolvency matters
- Acting for a broad spectrum of stakeholders including lenders, corporates, insolvency practitioners, sponsors, and government entities
- Supporting the team on complex restructurings, distressed financings, and insolvency-driven M&A
- Managing workstreams and matters with appropriate supervision, with opportunities to lead on smaller mandates
- Engaging in client development and marketing initiatives
- Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth and knowledge-sharing
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2–4 years of relevant PQE
- Experience gained in a well-regarded restructuring or insolvency practice, ideally within an international firm
- Strong knowledge of UK insolvency regimes and experience with cross-border work
- Commercially astute with a pragmatic approach to client advice
- Confident, articulate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong academic record
- Broad exposure to complex, high-profile restructuring mandates
- An inclusive and supportive team culture
- Opportunities for progression, skills development, and cross-sector work
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A platform to contribute meaningfully to the growth of a leading restructuring practice
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: £140,000 - £150,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1270198
