At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on restructuring, handle disputes, and manage your own cases with support.
- Company: Reputable international law firm expanding its Manchester team.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, career development opportunities, and diverse work exposure.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with emphasis on professional growth and client relationships.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE in insolvency/restructuring with strong commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
I’m working with a well-established, internationally connected law firm with a genuinely strong reputation across restructuring, finance, disputes and real estate. They’re growing their Manchester offering and are looking for an Associate (circa 3+ PQE) to join a busy and collaborative restructuring and insolvency team. The work is varied, hands-on and genuinely interesting — a mix of advisory, transactional and contentious matters.
What you’ll be doing:
- Advising insolvency practitioners, lenders, directors and stakeholders across a broad range of restructuring situations
- Getting involved in distressed M&A work and business/asset sales
- Handling insolvency-related disputes (including claims involving directors’ duties and undervalue transactions)
- Running your own matters with appropriate support, while also working closely with senior lawyers on larger, more complex cases
- Building relationships with key referrers (especially in the accountancy and insolvency space)
- Contributing to client development — events, insights, networking — if that’s something you enjoy (and you’ll be supported to do it)
What they’re looking for:
- Around 3+ years PQE with solid insolvency/restructuring experience (contentious, non-contentious, or both)
- Someone comfortable taking ownership of work and managing files independently
- Strong commercial awareness — not just technical ability
- A collaborative mindset and the confidence to bring ideas to the table
- Energy, curiosity and a get it done attitude
Why this role stands out:
- You’ll get exposure to a genuinely broad mix of work
- There’s real support from partners and across offices
- You’re encouraged to build your own profile and develop your career in a way that suits you
- The firm places a big emphasis on doing things properly — from client relationships to internal culture
Associate Solicitor – Restructuring & Insolvency (Manchester) employer: Origin Legal
Join a well-established, internationally connected law firm in Manchester that offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have the opportunity to manage your own cases while receiving support from experienced partners, ensuring a fulfilling career path. The firm values a culture of integrity and encourages employees to build their profiles through networking and client engagement, making it an excellent place for ambitious solicitors looking to thrive in the restructuring and insolvency sector.
