Contentious Restructuring Associate

Contentious Restructuring Associate | International Top 20 Firm | Manchester

A highly prestigious, award-winning Legal 500 Top 200 international firm is seeking a Talented Contentious Restructuring Solicitor (4+ years PQE) to join its thriving Manchester team.

This is a standout opportunity for lawyers looking to work on major, high-value matters while benefiting from excellent career progression, a competitive benefits package, and a supportive, collaborative culture.

The Firm

Consistently recognised as one of the UK's most respected legal brands, this firm has achieved numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and high praise in Chambers & Partners. The firm's reputation is built on the calibre of its work, strong professional development pathways, and an inclusive, people-first culture.

Despite its global reach and leading profitability, the firm has cultivated a welcoming and friendly working environment. It is frequently recognised in industry awards for both the quality of its service and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Here, you'll gain exposure to top-tier UK and international clients, working alongside some of the very best legal minds in the sector.

The Role

You will join a highly regarded restructuring team, working on some of the most complex and large-scale restructuring, recovery, and insolvency matters in the market. While the role focuses on contentious restructuring work, applications are welcomed from candidates with either contentious or non-contentious backgrounds.

You'll work with an enviable client base that includes:

• Major financial institutions
• Insolvency practitioners
• National and international corporates across multiple industries

The team is recognised for its expertise in complex and cross-border disputes and has frequently been nominated as Team of the Year. This is an exceptional platform to develop your skills on headline-making transactions and litigation.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years PQE (Restructuring/Contentious Insolvency experience preferred)
• Background in corporate or financial work advantageous
• Strong client-facing and business development skills
• Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

What's on Offer

• Join an award-winning international firm with a market-leading reputation
• Clear career development pathways with industry-leading training
• Opportunity to manage a diverse and high-quality caseload
• Regular client contact and opportunities to develop new business
• Flexible working ingrained into the firm's culture
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and performance bonus