Restructuring & Insolvency Partner
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal CVDB
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £80000 - £120000 per annum
- Posted
- 17 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2020
- Ref
- BBBH22769
- Contact
- Lucy Burt
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Insolvency
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an opportunity to work with one of the most recongised National Restructuring teams which is involved with some of the most high profile CFA's in the country and ae recognised as leaders in the Retail space.
You will be working with leading individuals and Hall of Famers gaining great exposure and every opportunity to market and business develop!
The Firm
This Top 50 law firm have grown substantially in recent years, and unlike many law firms this has been done organically rather than through mergers. Seen as one of the go to firms for Blue Chip and FTSE 500 companies this firm are seen as a National heavyweight. With further growth planned on the International stage, this firm are one of the most innovative and forward-thinking firms in London.
With a wide range of listed and Private Companies, Institutions and Individuals, you will find this firm has been attracting the best talent from the Top UK firms, by offering highly Tiered Legal 500 quality work, but with the work life balance that is often missed at larger practices. Winners of multiple national firms and employment awards, you can really see the benefit to joining this practice. Currently ranked in the Top 10 nationally for the amount of Legal 500 entries, you will work alongside ambition and quality lawyers.
A key benefit to this practice is not only the quality of work and there large reputation across Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial Technology, Banking & Finance, FinTech and Data. But is the culture that stands out, you will be part of a very diverse workforce within a firm that promotes staff well-being providing great results for clients and individuals alike.
The Role
The firm are looking for a Restructuring / Insolvency Senior Associate / Partner to join their flourishing Manchester office in the heart of the City.
You will work closely with the other Partners within the family department, and more generally across the firm, to drive the business forwards. You will work as part of a driven and commercially successful leadership team.
You will mentor and oversee the work of junior Lawyers and help them to progress in their careers.
The firm have a small specialist Restructuring / Insolvency team which sits under the litigation arm of the practice. The Litigation team are ranked highly in the Legal 500. The team are dynamic and punch above their weight often acting on the other side of large, International city practices.
You will find that the work is broad, this variedness will make for an interesting caseload. You will work across a wide range of industry sectors.
The caseload will include but not be limited to; Insolvencies, administrations, receiverships, bankruptcies, restructurings, and liquidations.
This role comes with strong prospects to progress, in line with the growth agenda. The firm are succession planning are keen to find the next generation of senior Lawyers.
Requirements
- You will be a Restructuring / Insolvency Lawyer with at least 8 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of experience and applications are invited from even the most experienced candidates)
- You will have a strong technical knowledge and first-class communication skills
- You will have good experience of dealing with large settlements
- You will have strong business development capabilities
- Experience of overseeing a team is desirable, however not essential
- Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, on offer is an excellent benefits package and bonus scheme
This will be a fantastic hands-on, Restructuring / Insolvency Lawyer role where you will get experience ahead of your years in this entrepreneurial and dynamic firm in the heart of Manchester.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.