Associate - Corporate Restructuring

Fintelligent is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit an Associate into its London Corporate Restructuring practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a highly regarded restructuring team advising companies, boards, sponsors, creditors, investors and other stakeholders on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-profile in-court and out-of-court restructurings, insolvency-related disputes and special situations transactions, working alongside market-leading practitioners within a collaborative international platform.

What You'll Do

• Advise clients across a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including:
• Cross-border restructurings
• Out-of-court workouts
• Formal insolvency processes
• Insolvency-related disputes
• Distressed acquisitions
• Special situations transactions
• Structured private capital investments
• Support companies, boards, sponsors, creditor groups and investors through complex distressed situations.
• Assist in developing and implementing restructuring strategies for clients facing financial or operational challenges.
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction and restructuring documentation.
• Work closely with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions on complex international matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across restructuring, private equity, M&A, finance, disputes and capital markets teams.
• Deliver commercially focused advice tailored to client objectives and circumstances.
• Manage transaction workstreams and support the execution of sophisticated restructuring solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to exceptional client service standards.

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 1–2 years' PQE gained within a leading restructuring, insolvency or finance practice, although candidates with more or less experience will be considered on merit.
• Experience advising on restructuring, insolvency, special situations or related transactional matters.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills.
• Excellent technical legal ability and commercial awareness.
• Demonstrated initiative and a willingness to take ownership of significant responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple practice groups and jurisdictions.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and outstanding client service.
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Compensation

Compensation is highly competitive and aligned with leading US law firm market rates. In addition to a market-leading salary and bonus structure, the successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive package including enhanced family leave, private medical insurance, life assurance, wellness benefits and extensive professional development opportunities. Further details will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.