Restructuring & Insolvency Associate - Non Contentious

Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency - Associate - Top 40 Law firm - Manchester

This heavy-hitting Top 40 Law firm are highly accoladed for their big-ticket client base across R&I Services. They boast a strong team of many L500 recommended Partners and "Rising Stars" giving their Senior Associates an unrivalled platform to springboard their career.

The Firm

This practice has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. Due to a flat hierarchical structure, cooperative and open working environment, and premium clients, the business has attracted some of the leading legal experts in the UK. These staff members have developed expertise across a range of practice areas, gaining countless accolades from the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, both as a firm and as individuals.

Positive reports about the supportive and positive working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.

Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals and as such lawyers working for this firm should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work which will showcase their ability and skills as a legal professional.

The Role

Due to growth the firm is now looking for an Associate to join the team in Manchester, with a focus on non-contentious matters.

This role will involve advising on all matters relating to the financial or operational restructuring of a corporate entity or group. The role will involve taking a lead on mandates and overseeing work undertaken by junior fee earners.

The Candidate:

You will be an Associate Solicitor with 3 - 6 years PQE and you will have experience in:

• Advising on all aspects relating to the UK corporate insolvency processes;
• Advising on company voluntary arrangements and restructuring plans;
• Advising on transactions out of an insolvency process whether acting for seller or purchaser;
• Providing directors' duties advice and general trading advice for companies in financial difficulties.

What's on Offer:

• Top of the market salary package and benefits
• Opportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partners