New Job Opening: Insolvency Solicitor in Manchester, UK

Job Description

Insolvency Solicitor 

Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working, 1 day per week in the office)

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 plus bonus (up to 15%)

Experience: 5 years’ PQE (contentious and non-contentious)

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced litigation solicitor into its Manchester team, with a strong focus on insolvency and restructuring matters.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys technically interesting work, wants exposure to high quality cases through a global platform, and is confident handling both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.

The Role

You will support and run a varied workload, which is expected to include:

• Contentious insolvency and wider disputes arising from financial distress

• Non-contentious insolvency and restructuring advisory work

• Advising on strategy, risk and settlement options, with a commercial and pragmatic approach

• Drafting clear, persuasive pleadings, witness evidence, applications and correspondence where required

• Working closely with colleagues across practice areas to understand the underlying transactions and deliver joined-up advice

• Attending mediations, hearings and other dispute resolution forums as required

• Contributing to business development, marketing and client relationship activity

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

• Around 5 years’ PQE with demonstrable insolvency and restructuring experience

• Comfortable handling both contentious and non-contentious matters

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Commercial approach and confidence advising clients

• Ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment

• Collaborative mindset and interest in building long-term client relationships

Desirable:

• Experience of ADR (including negotiation and mediation)

• Exposure to cross-border elements and multi-party matters

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £75,000 to £95,000

• Annual bonus opportunity (up to 15% of annual salary, based on personal and firm performance)

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension matched up to 5%

• Private health insurance (BUPA)

• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)

• State of the art office in Manchester City Centre

• Exposure to very high quality cases as part of a global firm

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent role

• Manchester

• Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.