Insolvency Solicitor (Partner)

I am currently working with a leading national practice who have experienced an exciting growth surge over the last few years. In order to continue on this growth pattern they are now looking to appoint a Insolvency Senior Associate or Junior Partner into their Birmingham office. On offer is a competitive starting salary accompanied with a Comprehensive Benefits Package. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a National Law Firm who can offer you a clear and structured career path.

THE ROLE

This department has seen some really exciting hires within the team and are well recognised within Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. The team is dynamic and forward thinking and have some really good clients across the South West and also nationally. As a result of exciting expansion plans the insolvency team are now looking to recruit an additional Partner / Senior Associate into the team. The highly rated insolvency team of this leading practice provides advice on a range of issues which arise when insolvency occurs. The firm have identified a need within their flourishing department and they are actively looking to recruit an experienced Insolvency Solicitor. Your role will involve advising individuals, companies and also insolvency practitioners on all aspects of insolvency‑related matters. The successful Insolvency Solicitor will be providing assistance on receiverships, liquidations and company voluntary arrangements as well as administrations. You will be ambitious, driven and enthusiastic and have a passion for business development. A team player and a strong work ethos is essential for this role.

THE CANDIDATE

You will ideally have a minimum of 8 years pqe within this area of law and will be enthusiastic about this area of law. What will really make you stand out is your personality as you will have an unparalleled drive and ambition to progress your career but also to make the time to manage and mentor junior fee earners. Applicants should have a genuine passion for insolvency law and a strong commercial approach coupled with the ability to work effectively within a team. You will have excellent academics and be articulate, well presented and have a real passion for this area of law. Applicants will be required to business develop, develop relationships and make contacts. This position would suit frustrated Insolvency Solicitors looking for that next step on the career ladder. You must be able to come in and hit the ground running and go out and win new work. As part of the recruitment process you will write a brief business plan and this will form part of your strategy for the first 12‑18 months you work within this firm.

THE FIRM

This firm is genuinely rather special. Over a period of ten years of recruiting for them I have seen their growth strategy come to fruition and a delivery on promises to junior partners to progress them through the Equity. The firm is fast paced, entrepreneurial and forward thinking. With an approach that sets this firm apart from everyone else, this practice will give you the opportunity to further enhance your skills along with the chance to learn from some of the leading players within the insolvency market. This is an exciting opportunity for an Insolvency Solicitor to join one of the leading national law firms and be responsible for handling some interesting and large transactions.

PACKAGE

This national law firm offer a highly competitive basic salary along with an enhanced benefits package and a great bonus scheme.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email penny.trotman@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.