Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer. Job in London Move Collective Jobs

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor to join its highly regarded London team. The Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor will join a team known for advising corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners, directors, investors, stakeholders and other key parties on challenging financial and operational distress matters. This role would suit a commercially minded Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor who enjoys technically interesting work, client contact and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, ambitious London practice.

The successful Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor will advise on a wide range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including corporate restructurings, administrations, liquidations, distressed transactions, security enforcement, insolvency litigation, recovery actions and advisory work for directors, creditors and officeholders. The Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor will support on both domestic and international matters, often involving multiple stakeholders, complex commercial issues and time‑sensitive decision‑making.

Day-to-day, the Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor will be involved in:

• Advising on corporate restructuring and insolvency processes
• Supporting administrators, liquidators, receivers and other officeholders
• Acting for lenders, creditors, directors, investors and distressed businesses
• Advising on administrations, liquidations, CVAs, schemes and restructuring plans
• Handling contentious insolvency matters, including claims against directors, transaction challenges and recovery actions
• Supporting on distressed M&A and asset sales
• Advising on security enforcement and creditor rights
• Working on cross‑border restructuring and insolvency matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents
• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development activity

This is a strong opportunity for a Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor who wants exposure to sophisticated work within an international firm, while still benefiting from close Partner access and meaningful career development.

The successful Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor will ideally have experience gained within a recognised restructuring, insolvency, banking, litigation or corporate team. The firm is open to considering a Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor who has experience across either contentious insolvency, non‑contentious restructuring, or a blend of both.

The Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales
• Experience in restructuring and insolvency law
• Strong technical drafting and advisory skills
• Experience acting for insolvency practitioners, lenders, creditors, companies, directors or investors
• Commercial awareness and the ability to work on complex, fast‑moving matters
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
• A proactive, team‑focused approach
• An interest in business development and long‑term progression

In Return?

• Competitive salary
• High‑quality international firm platform
• Complex restructuring and insolvency work
• Exposure to cross‑border matters
• Strong Partner access and senior support
• Collaborative and ambitious London team
• Clear career progression
• Hybrid working
• Excellent benefits package
• Professional development and training

If you are a Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor considering your next move, please contact Paige at Brandon James.