Associate - Insolvency in Manchester

We are looking to recruit an Associate with transactional, advisory and contentious restructuring and insolvency experience who will join our Manchester team and work with the cross‑office Insolvency team, supporting both non‑contentious restructuring and insolvency litigation work. We encourage our lawyers to think beyond the law and into the commercial by acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management and profile‑raising skills. We empower our Associates to take ownership over their marketing efforts. If you can bring your ideas, experiences and expertise, we can give you an opportunity to succeed. We know that the best solutions are found when you collaborate, which is why you will be well supported at partner level and by other fee‑earners not just in your immediate team but throughout the whole department.

The Role

• Advising office holders, directors, lenders and other stakeholders on restructuring and insolvency issues;
• Acting for office holders and buyers on distressed business and asset sales;
• Undertaking insolvency litigation including breach of duty, transactions at undervalue and other claims;
• Handling own caseload (subject to supervision);
• Assisting partners and senior lawyers with more substantial matters including distressed transactions and insolvency litigation;
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships, particularly with referrers of work such as national accountancy and insolvency practitioners;
• Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days/seminars/contributions to our quarterly insolvency newsletter and other BD activities;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
• Participating in firm‑wide and departmental training sessions;
• Meeting targets as agreed;
• Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a cost‑effective manner.

Training and development

The Candidate

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years' post‑qualification experience.
• Contentious and/or non‑contentious experience in a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters.
• The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate;
• Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery;
• Drive and enthusiasm; and
• Flexibility and a can‑do attitude.

Benefits

Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva, Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more. Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non‑binary) race, disability, religion and sexual orientation.