Associate - Insolvency (4 + PQE)
Location
Greater Manchester
Salary
£65000-75000 per month
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Insolvency
Reference
JR/T/0602T
This is an opportunity for an insolvency solicitor with around four years' PQE or more to join a well-established insolvency and restructuring team in Manchester. The role sits within a broader disputes practice and offers a genuine mix of contentious and non-contentious insolvency work, with scope to run matters and build long-term client relationships.
About the firm
This is a full-service UK law firm with a strong national presence and a collaborative, inclusive culture. The Manchester office is well embedded within the wider firm and works closely with colleagues across the UK on complex, high-quality matters.
Role overview
- You'll advise office holders, directors, lenders and other stakeholders on a broad range of insolvency and restructuring issues.
- The work includes insolvency litigation such as breach of duty claims and transactions at undervalue.
- You'll also act on distressed business and asset sales, working closely with colleagues in other practice areas where needed.
- There's responsibility for managing your own caseload as appropriate, with partner support on more complex matters.
- You'll be encouraged to develop client relationships, particularly with insolvency practitioners and referrers, and to contribute to business development activity in a measured, relationship-led way.
Candidate profile
- This role is likely to suit a qualified solicitor with around four years' PQE or above as a guide.
- You'll have experience across contentious and non-contentious insolvency or restructuring matters.
- You should be comfortable handling files with a degree of autonomy and taking a practical, commercial approach.
- Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building long-term client relationships are important.
Offer and benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- The firm offers a supportive working environment with access to high-quality work, clear supervision and long-term development opportunities.
- Further benefits will be discussed at conversation stage.
What now?
An initial conversation can take place discreetly, and you don't need a CV to start.
For more information, please contact Joe Rees at Thornton Legal on 07903 222 898 or joe@thorntonlegal.co.uk.
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