Financial Restructuring Solicitor

  • Location
    City of London, London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    £170000 - £190000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-11-18

Financial Restructuring Solicitor – NQ-1 PQE

Elite US Law Firm – London

Cravath Scale Salary + Exceptional Benefits

Our client, an elite US City law firm is seeking to recruit a junior solicitor (NQ-1 PQE) into its highly regarded Financial Restructuring team in London. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most prestigious practices in the market, known for its involvement in complex, high-value cross-border restructurings.

This role offers exposure to some of the most sophisticated restructuring matters globally. The team regularly advises creditors including hedge funds, bondholders, institutional lenders, secondary market investors, and creditor committees on distressed and special situations across a wide range of sectors.

You will be working alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the field, gaining early responsibility and direct client contact. Associates are trusted with substantive work from the outset and supported by a collaborative and high-performing team structure.

Candidate Requirements

  • NQ-1 PQE, with at least six months’ experience in a leading restructuring seat
  • Ideally Trained at a Magic Circle or elite US City law firm
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A genuine interest in financial restructuring and distressed investing
  • Confidence working with sophisticated financial institution clients

What’s on Offer

  • Top-tier reputation in financial restructuring across Europe, the US, and Asia
  • Cravath scale salary with a generous bonus structure and benefits package
  • High-profile mandates involving complex cross-border restructurings
  • Structured career development and clear progression pathways
  • Supportive team culture with access to senior lawyers and partners

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior solicitor to accelerate their career in one of the most prestigious restructuring teams globally.


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