At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top law firm and handle exciting insolvency cases from day one.
- Company: Leading Top 50 national law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Generous salary, flexible hours, health plans, and bonus opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and excellent career growth in Birmingham.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic insolvency practice while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PQE in restructuring and insolvency law.
The predicted salary is between 68000 - 88000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor to join a leading Top 50 national law firm in Birmingham. You will be joining a large, highly regarded national insolvency team with a strong and consistent flow of work across both contentious and non-contentious matters. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a role with a ready-made caseload, working on high-quality regional and national instructions from day one.
The Birmingham office is continuing to grow and offers a supportive, collaborative environment with excellent flexibility, including hybrid working and adaptable working hours. This role will suit a driven solicitor looking to develop their expertise in a broad and varied insolvency practice, with exposure to both advisory and litigation work.
Key areas of work include:
- Advising insolvency practitioners, companies, and directors on corporate insolvency matters including administrations, liquidations, CVAs, and restructuring
- Supporting senior lawyers and partners on insolvency litigation and office-holder claims, including wrongful trading, misfeasance, breach of duty, preferences, and transactions at an undervalue
- Acting on director and shareholder disputes arising from distressed situations
- Assisting with cross-border insolvency and related disputes
- Advising on restructuring solutions and risk mitigation strategies for distressed businesses
- Supporting transactional and corporate elements of insolvency matters, including sales out of administration
- Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision
- Drafting clear, commercially focused advice and client-ready documentation
- Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the Birmingham and national team
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Health cash plan
- Digital GP service
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced maternity and family leave from day 1
- Pension contribution scheme
- Bonus scheme
- Discounted legal services
- Season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
If you are open to exploring opportunities in the Birmingham market, or would simply like to have a confidential discussion about this role, I would be very happy to speak.
Ellie Marshall
07383 821952
Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor in Birmingham employer: Oculus Legal Group
Join a leading Top 50 national law firm in Birmingham, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that champions flexibility with hybrid working and adaptable hours. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a dynamic insolvency practice while enjoying an attractive benefits package, including generous holiday, health plans, and a bonus scheme.
