Corporate Restructuring Lawyer - US firm

THE FIRM

A prestigious US law firm with a network of offices worldwide.

THE ROLE

Within a department which represents troubled companies, their boards, management, owners, creditors and investors, in restructurings in and out of court, financial recapitalisations, business reorganisations and liquidations.

The firm's lawyers have participated in many of the most complex restructuring transactions and insolvency-related proceedings of the last decade and have been instrumental in the development of sophisticated strategies.

The new hire will join the corporate restructuring group in London.

You will receive a varied workload and whilst working within a small and close-knit team in London, your individual input will be valued.

The London corporate restructuring team also works closely with other departments in London and throughout Europe, as well as with members of the corporate restructuring department in the United States.

ABOUT YOU

The firm is looking for an individual with 3-7 years' relevant post qualification corporate restructuring experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits.

The successful individual will have a strong career history to date and currently work for a well regarded law firm.

Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative.

You should also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast paced and friendly environment.

A first-class academic record is essential.

In return you can expect a generous salary and highly competitive benefits package.

This will include a discretionary year-end bonus and enhanced maternity/paternity and parental leave

You will also have the benefit of the firm's sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.