Restructuring & Insolvency Associate – 2-5 PQE

Location: London

Role type: Permanent

Practice area: Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency

A leading international firm is seeking a Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its highly regarded Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency (CRI) team. The group advises on complex domestic and cross‑border mandates, acting for an impressive client base that includes insolvency practitioners, lenders, corporates, directors, investors and other key stakeholders. The team has a strong reputation for its commercial approach, technical depth and ability to handle both solvent and insolvent restructuring situations.

The CRI team is known for being friendly, collaborative and hardworking, offering excellent exposure to high‑quality matters and strong opportunities for progression.

The Role

The successful candidate will work across the full lifecycle of restructuring and insolvency matters, with a strong emphasis on non‑contentious work alongside wider exposure. Core responsibilities include:

• Advising on restructuring solutions including refinancings, debt restructures, distressed investments, debt‑for‑equity swaps and distressed M&A.
• Supporting on schemes of arrangement and restructuring plans.
• Providing pre‑formal insolvency advice to directors and companies, including risk assessment and directors’ duties.
• Advising on formal insolvency processes including CVAs, administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies.
• Conducting security reviews on proposed or existing lending structures.
• Supporting strategic acquisitions of distressed businesses or assets.
• Working with insolvency practitioners on enforcement strategies, asset recovery and insolvency‑related investigations.
• Managing matters with increasing autonomy appropriate to PQE level.
• Drafting and negotiating key documentation and supervising junior team members where needed.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, opposing firms and other stakeholders throughout transactions.
• Assisting with business development and knowledge‑management initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with all professional and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 2-5 years’ PQE with demonstrable restructuring and insolvency experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to grasp complex financial and corporate structures.
• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence in advising directors, companies, lenders and insolvency practitioners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and deadlines with appropriate supervision.
• Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to team growth.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to be part of a dynamic, growing team.

Team & Culture

The CRI team comprises senior partners, associates and trainees across London and regional offices. It is recognised for its approachable, supportive culture and the high calibre of its work. Associates benefit from:

• Hands‑on, partner‑led training
• High‑quality cross‑border matters
• Strong internal career development pathways
• Opportunities to participate in business development and wider firm initiatives

The team provides an environment ideal for an ambitious associate looking to deepen their restructuring experience and build a long‑term career in a leading practice.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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