Job Description

Looking to step into a more strategic and high-impact role within restructuring and insolvency? This opportunity is ideal for a Restructuring & Insolvency Associate with 3-6 years PQE who wants to work at the forefront of complex cross-border mandates, advising clients on some of the most challenging and high-profile matters in the market.
About the Role
This prestigious international law firm is looking to appoint a driven Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (3-6 PQE) to join its market-leading team in central London. Known for handling major restructuring deals and high-stakes insolvency litigation, the team works with leading financial institutions, corporates, and insolvency practitioners.
You'll be exposed to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious restructuring matters, from complex corporate workouts and distressed M&A to formal insolvency processes and cross-border recovery actions. This is a role that offers real breadth, responsibility, and access to first-rate legal work.
What You'll Do

• Advise on distressed transactions, corporate restructurings, and formal insolvency procedures including administration and liquidation.
• Work on cross-border insolvency matters, including recognition proceedings and enforcement strategies.
• Support lenders, debtors, and officeholders across the full restructuring spectrum.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring plans, intercreditor agreements, and enforcement documentation.
• Collaborate closely with banking, corporate, and litigation teams on multidisciplinary matters.

Requirements

• 3-6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in restructuring and insolvency law from a recognised UK or international firm.
• Strong technical grounding in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of restructuring and insolvency.
• Excellent drafting and advisory skills, with a commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in cross-border matters and familiarity with key insolvency frameworks (e.g. UNCITRAL Model Law) is advantageous.
• A confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and build strong client relationships.

Benefits

• Highly competitive City salary and bonus structure.
• Genuine long-term career progression within a high-performing team.
• Hybrid working model and flexible working culture.
• Access to major international transactions and high-profile mandates.
• Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and enhanced pension.

Why Apply?
If you're looking to deepen your restructuring expertise while gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge work, this is an outstanding opportunity for a Restructuring & Insolvency Associate in London. You'll join a collaborative team that balances technical excellence with a down-to-earth culture and real development opportunities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're a London-based Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (3-6 PQE) ready to take your career forward, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or for a confidential conversation.