Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer

An opportunity has arisen for a restructuring and insolvency solicitor to join one of the leading law firm based in Leeds.

Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer

An opportunity has arisen for a restructuring and insolvency solicitor to join one of the leading law firm based in Leeds.

This firm's highly rated national restructuring and insolvency practice is thriving; with premier legal rankings, noted practitioners and a national capability recognised as being able to deliver for clients in an 'approachable and personable way', the company is leading the way in the unrivalled depth of expertise and commercial advice that is offered to the clients.

The company's restructuring and insolvency lawyers work closely with banks, turnaround professionals, insolvency practitioners, underperforming businesses, distressed lenders and other stakeholders to create recovery solutions and to advise on strategy to achieve solvent and insolvent restructurings and business sales. The firm understands the importance of giving practical advice relevant to the contact of the sector in which the company's clients operate.

Based in Leeds, the newly appointed restructuring and insolvency solicitor will have access to the best national quality work and learn from leaders in their field in a role that is wide ranging and diverse, including bank security reviews, bank and investor led restructuring, turnarounds, LPA receivership appointments, business sales and acquisitions, through to support of technical insolvency issues and directors duties advice.

In the main, the work is non-contentious, with some opportunities to work with lawyers that provide contentious insolvency support. Recent notable examples of the firm's work include:

• Advising the boards of a number of domestic energy suppliers.

• Debt sales in relation to well-known retail operators and commercial property portfolios.

• Advising landlords, creditors and supervisors in relation to retail CVAs.

Based in Leeds, this restructuring and insolvency solicitor role is for an individual with at least two years' insolvency and restructuring experience, ideally gained at a large regional or city firm; should an applicant have a background in banking and / or corporate with the drive to diversify, the firm would be happy to consider their application. The company is seeking to recruit an individual with excellent legal skills, quality drafting and the ability to offer practical and realistic advice to the firm's clients. The position would suit a lawyer with the ability to develop relationships and foster new ones.

For further information on this restructuring and insolvency solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Alex Brennan at Robert Walters (Leeds Office) on 07825 202 230 or

*Please note that PQE levels are only mentioned as a guide and do not preclude applications from restructuring and insolvency solicitors that have more or less experience and feel that they meet the above criteria.

We will aim to respond to your enquiry as soon as possible however Robert Walters receive a high number of applications; if we have not contacted you within 5 days, your application has not met the requirements of our client.