Associate/Senior Associate, Insolvency in Padiham

Associate/Senior Associate, Insolvency When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Associate / Senior Associate – Insolvency Farleys' Insolvency team advises insolvency practitioners, businesses, directors, creditors and individuals on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. As demand for our expertise continues to grow, we are looking to appoint an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insolvency lawyer who enjoys working on complex matters, building strong client relationships and playing a key role in the growth of a successful practice. The Opportunity You will join a specialist Insolvency Team handling high-quality corporate and personal insolvency work, acting primarily for insolvency practitioners. The caseload will include advisory, transactional and litigation matters. The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in business development, strengthening relationships with insolvency practitioners and other professional introducers, supporting client training initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of a highly regarded insolvency practice. Your work will include: Corporate and personal insolvency matters Advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, directors and shareholders Administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies Transactions involving distressed businesses and assets Director conduct and disqualification matters Regulatory and compliance issues affecting office holders and insolvency appointments Antecedent transaction claims Recovery actions and asset tracing including complex investigations, property recovery and enforcement strategies Security enforcement and creditor strategy Contentious insolvency and insolvency-related litigation Business development and networking activities About You We are interested in speaking with lawyers who combine strong technical ability with commercial awareness and a genuine desire to build lasting client relationships. You will ideally have: Qualified Solicitor with experience in insolvency and restructuring work Associate or Senior Associate level experience The ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within a team Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters Excellent client relationship and communication skills with an aptitude for developing referral sources and long-term professional relationships A proactive and commercially focused approach An interest in helping develop and grow a thriving practice area Why Join Farleys? At Farleys, you'll join a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is recognised and your career development is genuinely encouraged. We believe that outstanding legal services are delivered by approachable people who genuinely care about their clients, colleagues and the work they do. Our culture is built around providing clear and practical advice, delivered in a collaborative and supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop, contribute and succeed. We pride ourselves on being a down-to-earth firm that combines high standards with a friendly and accessible approach, both internally and externally Our Insolvency Team reflects those same values. We act on high-quality and complex insolvency matters for a strong and well-established client base, including insolvency practitioners, lenders, businesses and directors. The team has built an excellent reputation for technical expertise, commerciality and practical problem-solving, whilst maintaining long-standing relationships with clients and professional contacts across the insolvency sector. This is an opportunity to join a respected and growing team where collaboration is genuinely valued, ideas are welcomed and individual contribution is recognised. You will work alongside experienced insolvency specialists on interesting and challenging matters, benefit from direct mentoring and support and play a meaningful role in the continued growth and success of the practice. In addition, we offer: High-quality and varied work across a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters Clear career progression opportunities Hybrid and flexible working options Competitive salary and bonus potential Ongoing professional development and mentoring Generous holiday entitlement Comprehensive benefits package A genuinely friendly, inclusive and ambitious culture Build Your Future With Us This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious insolvency lawyer to join a respected team with a strong reputation in the market. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or seeking a platform to further develop your practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential discussion