Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate

The benefits and high-quality work you expect to see from a London firm, with the balance of an Edinburgh-based role. Combining an award-winning work culture and unrivalled progression opportunities, this is a unique role for a talented Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to supercharge their careers.

A Top 50 firm, Tier 1 Ranked in Restructuring & Insolvency, this role will place you in an enviable position to develop a reputation as a leader in the field of R&I.

The Firm

This Top 50, multi-award-winning firm is a standout in the UK legal landscape, known for delivering top-quality work for prestigious clients while maintaining an excellent work culture and work-life balance. Rapid expansion across the UK highlights their focus on results and commitment to hiring top legal talent, ensuring staff flourish.

Collaboration and support are core to their culture, with partners actively mentoring junior lawyers. Many lawyers have received recognition from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, making it a hub for rising stars. Ongoing professional development is a key reason for their high employee retention.

For ambitious professionals, this firm offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop expertise and advance to the top of your field. Ready to explore this unique opportunity further?

The Role

As a Senior Associate within the team, you will play a key role in the development of the Scottish practice and will be in pole position to progress your career as the team expands.

Working within the experienced and prestigious National team, you will have the opportunity to support some of the most exciting and large-scale restructuring, recovery and insolvency work in the legal sector.

Clients include large financial institutions, distressed investors, insolvency practitioners, and well-known businesses from various sectors, while work consists of providing advice on the full range of R&I matters, including corporate restructurings, distressed M&A, distressed refinancing, and contingency planning.

Working alongside some of the most highly regarded Partners in the field, you will operate in a collaborative manner to ensure clients receive the premium service the firm has become renowned for providing.

By joining during this notable period of growth, you will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in Restructuring & Insolvency and take a definitive step forward in your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has strong experience in non-contentious restructuring & insolvency matters, and a good knowledge of insolvency proceedings
• Commercial awareness and market understanding
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues alike
• Can work effectively in a collaborative team environment

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join an award-winning Top 50 firm with an esteemed reputation
• Career development opportunities with a clear progression pathway all the way to Partnership

• Excellent hybrid working options
• Positive working culture and well-being considerations
• Top of the market salary
• Generous benefits package and lucrative bonus scheme

If this exciting opportunity is of interest, contact Jules Grieve on

0131 460 7747 or at jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential and obligation-free chat.