Asset Associate in Edinburgh

Top Tier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an Associate/Senior Associate to join their highly successful Restructuring and Insolvency team. This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also on offer.

Role Profile:

• The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies.
• Clients will include corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners and law firms.
• You will work closely with clients, lenders, administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions during times of financial distress, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while protecting client interests.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, business turnaround strategies, and formal insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, CVAs, schemes of arrangement, etc.).
• Act for a range of stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, directors, and shareholders.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, security documents, and insolvency-related contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence on distressed assets and businesses.
• Liaise with insolvency practitioners, regulators, and other advisors to coordinate complex matters.
• Provide strategic risk assessments and contingency planning advice.
• Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings, including asset recovery, director disqualification, and cross-border enforcement.
• Keep abreast of developments in insolvency law, case precedents, and regulatory changes.
• Support business development by maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to marketing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.
• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks, and relevant case law.
• Experience advising across both corporate and personal insolvency matters.
• Skilled in managing both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.
• Experience working on cross-border insolvency matters.
• Established network within the insolvency and restructuring community.
• Track record of client development and relationship management.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.

To Apply:

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