Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor
Salary: DOE
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid
Contract: Full-time
We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in Restructuring and Insolvency to join a specialist non-contentious team within a national law firm. The role involves working closely with colleagues in Banking & Finance and other complementary practice areas across the firm’s UK offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to work on high-quality restructuring and insolvency matters within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
The Role
You will be involved in a broad range of restructuring and insolvency advisory and transactional work, including:
*Acting for insolvency practitioners on transactional matters and confidential contingency planning projects
*Advising boards of directors on duties and risks when trading in distressed or insolvent circumstances
*Reviewing and advising on security and lending arrangements for lender and creditor clients
*Advising on complex exits and restructurings for corporates, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, including members’ voluntary liquidations and dissolutions
*Advising on a range of insolvency processes, sales and acquisitions out of insolvency, including pre-packaged administrations and trading scenarios
*Working alongside pensions specialists on deficit and distress situations to develop practical and commercially focused solutions
*Collaborating with dispute resolution colleagues on insolvency-related disputes, fraud matters, and director disqualification issues
Candidate Requirements
*Qualified solicitor with solid experience in restructuring and insolvency matters - 4 Years PQE +
*Experience advising creditors, lenders, insolvency practitioners, and companies across insolvency, rescue, and restructuring situations
*Strong technical knowledge of insolvency law, including drafting and advising on standstill agreements, reservations of rights, waivers, and defaults
*Proven ability to manage insolvency-related transactional and advisory work
*Strong communication skills and an interest in business development and market engagement
What’s on Offer
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
*Competitive annual leave allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
*Private medical cover and enhanced pension contributions
*Life assurance
*Supportive wellbeing initiatives
*Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.