Insolvency Associate

Join this Top 100 Firm and manage a sophisticated caseload of high-value insolvency work for distressed PLCs & insolvency practitioners, with genuine prospects to progress towards senior level and beyond.

This Top 100 Firm have reinforced their status as a regional heavyweight through their innovative thinking and ever-growing ambition to tackle new legal challenges. The numerous L500 Top Tier departments across their offices have allowed them to mark their territory as a leading player in the North and even across the nation. Intrinsically, their client base includes some of the largest businesses and UHNW individuals domestically and overseas.

Their employee-focused approach is second to none and has been a catalyst for their success. Organic growth, through nurturing and developing talent, has allowed many individuals to progress through the ranks towards partnership.

Whilst the quality of work is that of an international firm, they offer the work/life balance of a regional, with many of their fee-earners working flexibly, from home or part-time hours.

The Role:

• This is a standout opportunity for an Insolvency Associate to join the firm's vibrant office in Newcastle, with hybrid working in place
• Earning high accreditation in the Legal 500, the Insolvency team are widely respected across the region and regularly advise directors of PLCs, funders, creditors and insolvency practitioners on a broad mixture of contentious & non-contentious work, of which is frequently high-profile & high-value
• To align with this, you will have a diverse caseload covering both contentious & non-contentious mandates at a personal and corporate level, including insolvency litigation, asset recovery work, sales by administrators and corporate recovery
• As an Associate, you will also play a key role in the development of the national team, supporting the junior members and managing relationships with other departments within the firm
• In return, you can expect to receive a clear pathway to progress towards senior level, with incremental support from the team's Partners throughout your journey

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Insolvency Solicitor with 3 to 6 years PQE
• Well-organised & proactive
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid working

This is a highly progressive opportunity for an Insolvency Associate to join the firm's dynamic office in Newcastle.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.