Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Insolvency Lawyer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in handling a diverse range of insolvency matters, contributing their expertise to a complex and varied caseload, providing strategic guidance to our clients. This role demands a proficient understanding of both corporate and personal insolvency law, with strong commercial awareness.

Key responsibilities:

Case Management - Independently manage and oversee a mixed caseload of insolvency cases, ensuring adherence to legal timelines, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

Legal Advisory - Offer expert advice on all aspects of insolvency law, for various stakeholders, including rights, obligations, and resolution of non-contentious and contentious issues.

Litigation Support - Provide comprehensive support in contentious insolvency matters, including court appearances and settlements.

Client Interaction - Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering tailored legal solutions aligned with client objectives.

Supervision - Provide support and supervision to junior members of the insolvency team and across the wider business.

Key Skills & Attributes

A qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 3+ years PQE in insolvency law. Proven experience of independently managing a caseload of insolvency matters, demonstrating a sound understanding of legal procedures and compliance obligations. Strong advocacy and litigation skills, including experience in court proceedings related to insolvency matters. Ability to apply legal expertise pragmatically in commercial contexts, providing strategic advice for clients facing complex financial situations, and to be able to develop a deep understanding of a client's business needs. Skilled in client relations, adept at analysis, communication, and organisation, maintaining and nurturing strong client connections. Existing client base advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Option for Remote/Hybrid working. Experience working in an award-winning commercial law firm. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Work within a fun, supportive team with a shared vision of success. Regular chances to contribute ideas in monthly forums. Potential to develop the role in line with business growth. Performance related bonus, comprehensive private healthcare, pension scheme, life assurance, free parking.
Silverback Law is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and supported. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a culture of inclusivity.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Remote