insolvency Law Solicitor
Christchurch – £40,000 - £50,000
Insolvency Solicitor , Bournemouth Area, Dorset
Are you ready to take your career in a bold new direction? This is a rare opportunity to build a specialist career.
My client is looking for ambitious solicitors — from soon-to-qualify trainees to experienced practitioners — who are interested in developing genuine expertise in insolvency law.
This is your chance to work directly alongside a highly regarded Partner, who has a wealth of real-world experienceand you'll be part of a team whose clients include liquidators, administrators, and trustees in bankruptcy, handling a fascinating mix of formal appointments and commercial insolvency matters.
You don't need years of insolvency experience — just the drive to learn, the curiosity to ask questions, and the ambition to grow. The firm can provide the training, guidance, and mentoring to help you build a successful long-term career in this specialist field.
On Offer:
- Flexible working options from day one — around 40% of the staff work non-standard hours
- Flexitime and soft start options, helping you balance work and life with ease
- Starting annual leave of 20-25 days, increasing with service — plus your birthday off
- Option to buy additional holiday and earn bonus leave for long service
- Performance-related bonuses and recruitment incentives (£500-£2,500)
- Professional training support including funding and study leave
- Free or subsidised parking for all
- Enhanced maternity pay for qualifying staff
The Culture:
We're proud of our strong social culture and close-knit community. Expect monthly firm-wide meetings, quarterly awards, and events that bring everyone together — from staff BBQs and Christmas parties to bowling, quizzes, and karaoke nights organised by our social committee.
The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here:
- Confident, friendly, and approachable
- IT literate and comfortable with new systems
- Calm under pressure, methodical, and detail-focused
- Proactive, self-motivated, and keen to learn
- Clear communicator who builds strong client relationships
- Interested in business development and growing your professional network
Previous seats in company, commercial, litigation, or property law would be an advantage but it's your attitude, initiative, and enthusiasm that will make the difference.
If you're serious about building a rewarding career in insolvency law — with the backing of a firm that invests in your growth and values your individuality — apply today and take the first step toward a truly distinctive legal career.
Dante Friend is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 4 years at the company. Having joined in 2011, he now oversees Hampshire, Dorset, and the southwest. Dante provides a highly professional service, recruiting for all levels of firms, from city and large regional to Legal 500 and high street. If Dante weren’t in recruitment, he would be pursuing a career in journalism. One of his goals this year is to buy a Porsche.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Insolvency Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Christchurch
- Reference: 1297559
