Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate

Our international City firm client is seeking a Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate with between 5-7 years’ PQE to join its London Finance practice. This role is suited to an experienced lawyer with expertise across both contentious and non-contentious Restructuring and Insolvency matters. You will advise lenders, debtors, insolvency practitioners, investors and corporates on complex UK and cross-border restructurings, insolvencies and distressed transactions. The team advises across the full spectrum of distressed situations, including consensual and non-consensual restructurings, security enforcement, distressed M&A, administrations, restructuring plans, schemes of arrangement, liquidations, CVAs, and cross-border insolvencies, including U.S. Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings.

Responsibilities

Advise lenders, directors, insolvency practitioners, investors and corporates on restructuring and insolvency matters; Lead distressed M&A transactions and coordinate cross-border matters with international counsel; Advise boards on financial distress, directors’ duties and restructuring options; Draft and negotiate restructuring and insolvency documentation, including security reviews, enforcement strategies and court applications; Support business development, client relationships and thought leadership

Requirements

between 5-7 years’ PQE; Experience across both contentious and non-contentious Insolvency matters; Strong technical knowledge of UK Restructuring and Insolvency law; Experience with financial documentation and security structures; Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills; Commercial judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex matters effectively