Posted 10 days ago
Description
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.
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