Restructuring & Insolvency Partner in London

Restructuring & Insolvency Partner in London

London Full-Time On-site
Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd

Job Title: Restructuring & Insolvency Partner

Location: London

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable Depending on Experience

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are working with a highly regarded, well-established London commercial law firm seeking an experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Partner to join its Dispute Resolution Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Partner looking to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a Restructuring & Insolvency practice.

The firm offers a strong commercial platform, collaborative working environment and opportunities for cross-departmental referrals, providing the successful candidate with the support to develop their existing client portfolio and expand the practice.

The successful candidate will have strong experience across both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters , excellent leadership capabilities and an established client following .

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a broad range of complex contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.
  • Advise on corporate restructuring, administrations, receiverships and company voluntary arrangements (CVAs).
  • Negotiate and draft restructuring agreements and insolvency documentation.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to insolvency practitioners, companies, directors and creditors.
  • Develop and maintain an established client portfolio, generating new business and strengthening existing relationships.
  • Lead business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
  • Identify cross-referral opportunities across the firm's Corporate, Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams.
  • Supervise, mentor and develop junior solicitors and other team members.
  • Manage departmental performance, billing targets and financial objectives.
  • Advise clients on commercial risks, regulatory compliance and insolvency-related disputes.
  • Maintain high standards of client care, file management and regulatory compliance.
  • Contribute to the firm's wider marketing, networking and strategic development activities.
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with substantial experience in Restructuring & Insolvency.
  • Strong experience in both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
  • Established client following with a proven ability to generate and retain business.
  • Partner-level experience or a senior solicitor with demonstrable leadership and business development capabilities.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of insolvency legislation and restructuring procedures.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
  • Experience managing teams and achieving financial and service delivery targets.
  • Proven ability to build client relationships and generate new instructions.
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of billing, financial performance and business development.
  • Ability to manage complex matters independently.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and client management skills.
  • Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
  • Private medical insurance with Vitality.
  • Life assurance.
  • Wellbeing support and social activities.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in developing and growing the Restructuring & Insolvency practice.
  • Established commercial platform with opportunities for cross-departmental referrals.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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Restructuring & Insolvency Partner in London employer: Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd

Join a leading firm in Bristol that prides itself on its collaborative and supportive work culture, where you will be part of a close-knit team of highly regarded commercial property specialists. With a diverse client base ranging from international food manufacturers to charities, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from agile working arrangements and strong professional development support. The firm is committed to fostering employee growth through networking and business development initiatives, making it an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in commercial property law.

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd

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