Restructuring Associate – Global Law Firm
About the Firm
This major global law firm is widely regarded as a leader in complex financial restructuring & insolvency. With a presence spanning almost 50 international offices, the firm consistently advises on market-defining transactions across multiple jurisdictions. Their lawyers operate at the cutting edge of legal and commercial innovation, providing exceptional opportunities to develop within a world-class platform that offers real industry impact, collaboration, and long-term progression.
The Role
You will join the firm’s top-tier restructuring & insolvency team - a practice recognised for executing some of the most sophisticated transactions across diverse markets. The group advises stakeholders across the capital structure on mandates which include:
- Domestic and cross-border restructurings using innovative tools and processes
- Liability management exercises and exchange offers
- Formal insolvency proceedings and contingency planning for distressed situations
- Capital solutions through new money capital raises and bespoke financing structures
- Distressed M&A transactions, including acquisitions of assets and complex spin-outs
- Advisory work for boards, sponsors and funds facing high-stakes financial stress
Typical matters involve multiple jurisdictions, regulatory challenges and competing stakeholder interests, requiring technical excellence and imaginative problem-solving.
You will work across a variety of industries including energy and natural resources, infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, industrial manufacturing, aviation and shipping . Many transactions involve novel restructuring techniques, the latest legislative tools and negotiations with numerous global parties.
What They’re Looking For
- A qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with 2–5 years PQE in restructuring and insolvency
- Strong understanding of restructuring frameworks, debt and capital instruments
- Experience advising on financial restructuring transactions or formal insolvency situations
- Excellent drafting, analytical and strategic advisory skills
- Adaptability to work across multi-jurisdictional, complex mandates in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative approach with commercial awareness and strong client-handling ability
Why Apply?
The practice is consistently ranked at the forefront of the market for its innovative, large-scale financial restructurings. Recent mandates have involved advising on highly publicised cross-border insolvencies, major liability management transactions for listed corporates, complex refinancings for distressed infrastructure groups, and bespoke capital solutions for private equity-owned portfolio companies.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly specialised team where the work is technically challenging, strategically significant and commercially rewarding. You will benefit from exposure to landmark matters, peerless training, top-tier client interaction, and genuine international reach — all within a supportive environment that invests in your professional development.
The firm offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme , alongside a comprehensive benefits package and clear career progression.
Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.
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As a leading global insurance firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every team member's contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our firm not only provides competitive benefits but also promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal field.
