Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor

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.