Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (3–5 PQE)
Elite US Law Firm | London | Cravath Scale
An elite US law firm with a leading global restructuring practice is seeking a mid-level Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its high-performing London team.
The practice advises on complex, high-value and often cross-border restructurings, special situations and insolvency matters, acting for a diverse client base including financial institutions, funds, corporates and other key stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team that has recently made a number of strategic senior and junior hires, creating a strong platform for a mid-level associate to step into early responsibility and meaningful client exposure.
The Role
You will work across a broad spectrum of restructuring and special situations matters, including:
- Complex financial restructurings and insolvencies
- Cross-border restructuring mandates
- Special situations and distressed scenarios
- Advisory work involving key creditor and debtor stakeholders
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- England & Wales qualification with 3–5 years’ PQE from a leading law firm
- Strong experience across restructuring, insolvency and special situations
- A solid working knowledge of key financing instruments, including:
- Bank/bilateral and syndicated loans
- High yield debt
- Intercreditor arrangements
- Exposure to multi-jurisdictional matters and restructuring-related proceedings
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling responsibility on transactions
- A commercially minded, driven and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
- Join an elite US platform with a market-leading restructuring practice
- Cravath salary scale and top-tier compensation
- Opportunity to take on early responsibility in a growing team
- Work on some of the most complex and high-profile matters in the market
For more information please reach out to Rhys for more details.
