Insolvency Lawyer

We are working closely with one of our clients in Leeds who have an established and well-recognised national Insolvency practice. They are top 50 UK law firm working with large clients assisting with some of their most difficult legal decision making in this time of Covid-19.

During this challenging climate, the insolvency practice is busy and getting busier by the month, hence they are now looking to enhance their team with the addition of a talented Insolvency lawyer (either contentious or non-contentious).

Ideally you will have 2 to 5 years' post qualification experience in an insolvency practice.

The current team consists of 8 Partners nationally who are described as "excellent and superb Insolvency Lawyers" in the Legal 500, so you will be well-supported and have a fantastic opportunity to learn.

The Insolvency practice regularly advises liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy on claims against directors and on issues relating to asset recovery and works with insolvency practitioners to assist in the realisation of a company's assets; many of these cases being contentious.

You will be joining a successful and growing top 50 UK law firm with 12 offices across the UK covering all aspects of commercial law. The firm is growing and attracts some of the best legal talent in the marketplace, often from much larger firms, due to their superb culture which is described as a friendly and pleasant place to work in.

You will be happy to grow with the team, be part of working with a high-quality client base of leading national companies, pitch to new clients to win their custom and share in their success.

The practice works closely with other offices drawing on a large team of Insolvency law specialists able to advise on the most complex and challenging cases.

Benefits include:

• Holiday buy/sell,
• Childcare vouchers,
• Life assurance buy/sell
• and a cycle2work scheme.

If this Insolvency position is of interest, please click 'apply'. If you would prefer to have a chat before applying, then get in touch with Tim Batchelor on our Leeds desk to get the ball rolling. PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.

Tim is one of the senior consultants at Thornton Legal with a stellar reputation in the Manchester legal market. He works closely with associates, senior associates, legal directors and partners who are looking to make moves across private and commercial practices areas. Tim is regularly instructed as a preferred recruitment partner and often handles vacancies not advertised on-line.