We are seeking a lawyer to join our growing Restructuring and Insolvency team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor or legal executive with 2/3 years' post-qualification experience who has worked on contentious insolvency, restructuring and recovery matters.
You will play a key role in supporting complex investigations, contentious insolvency assignments and restructuring engagements. Working closely with Insolvency Practitioners, Partners and other specialists across the Group, you will provide legal expertise across a broad range of matters, including investigations into director conduct, antecedent transactions, recovery actions and insolvency-related disputes.
This is a unique role within a busy contentious team that combines investigations and technical legal work with strategic case management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee a varied caseload of contentious insolvency and restructuring matters from inception through to resolution.
- Support Insolvency Practitioners and restructuring professionals on investigations into director conduct and considering/identifying claims such as transactions at an undervalue, preferences, misfeasance/breach of duty claims, unlawful distributions and wrongful and misfeasant trading.
- Draft and review correspondence, settlement agreements and other legal documentation.
- Lead communications and correspondence with directors, creditors, debtors and legal representatives.
- Advise on insolvency legislation, case law and regulatory developments.
- Assist with litigation strategy, dispute resolution and recovery actions arising from formal insolvency procedures.
- Analyse financial information and assess recovery opportunities.
- Instruct external legal advisers and counsel where appropriate.
- Support with negotiations, settlements and alternative dispute resolution
- Ensure all matters are progressed efficiently, compliantly and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development of junior team members through coaching and technical support.
- Participate in business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the contentious team in the Southwest.
What We're Looking For
- Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (solicitor or legal executive).
- Minimum 2-3 years PQE working as a lawyer within restructuring, insolvency, litigation and dispute resolution.
- Strong experience in contentious insolvency and insolvency-related investigations (both corporate and personal).
- Comprehensive knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks and litigation processes.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and sensitive correspondence.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to review financial and commercial information.
- Excellent drafting skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation (investigative and legal)
- Commercially minded with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of navigating accounting packages such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Supervisory experience
- Mediation or alternative dispute resolution experience.
- Experience with navigating director and officer policies.
- Proficient with Excel
- Experience of leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and process effectiveness.
Why Join Us?
As a broader PLC group, we've doubled in size since 2019 and have ambitious plans for continued growth. We're looking for people who enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively and making a real impact for clients and creditors following formal insolvencies.
We value applied intellect, curiosity and an entrepreneurial spirit, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Company pension
- Based in our Bristol office or Remote (UK)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Option to buy and roll over annual leave
- 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
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Restructuring Lawyer (Insolvency) employer: BTG
BTG is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing its employees with the opportunity to engage in meaningful forensic assignments while working closely with clients and legal professionals. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from tailored growth opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages skill enhancement, particularly in the vibrant cities of Leeds and Manchester, where hybrid working allows for flexibility and work-life balance.
