About The Role
Our Restructuring and Insolvency team is looking to recruit an NQ-3 PQE Solicitor into the team.
The team acts for insolvency practitioners, lenders, companies, directors, and creditors undertaking a mixture of restructuring, non-contentious, and contentious assignments, with the focus being on businesses surviving and maximising realisations for creditors.
The role is based in our Birmingham office while also supporting the wider R&I team.
Role of a Restructuring and Insolvency Solicitor:
* Advise as part of the team on issues across the breadth of Restructuring and Insolvency, including contentious and non-contentious matters, corporate and personal insolvency law, and some restructuring assignments.
* Promote and drive high standards of service and accuracy across the department or team.
* Take responsibility for ensuring that the Firm’s and Regulator’s Standards are met.
* Maintain respect of clients and colleagues by being fair and consistent, acting as a role model.
* Manage billing in line with targets.
* Act as an ambassador for the Firm internally and externally.
* Sustain long-term, commercially valuable relationships.
* Use technical expertise to promote the Firm (e.g., public speaking, publishing articles).
* Be recognized as a trusted advisor both internally and externally.
* Overcome technical difficulties and solve problems effectively and creatively where appropriate.
About You
You will need:
* To be a 0-3 PQE Solicitor with experience in restructuring and insolvency.
* Ability to work collaboratively and manage client relationships.
* Excellent technical and drafting skills.
* Teamwork and relationship-building skills.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Proactive, ambitious, organized, with attention to detail.
About Us
Benefits of working with us:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Sight tests / Glasses discounts
* Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
* 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Bonus scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* International secondments for 0-5 PQE
* Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Life Assurance
* One-third gym membership contribution
* Flu vaccinations
Is HCR the smart move for you?
HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on hard work and merit. Our people enjoy working on interesting matters, gaining valuable experience, and being part of a supportive community.
Career progression at HCR:
HCR’s growth creates opportunities for those who want to advance. You will work with friendly, ambitious people who enjoy solving problems and celebrating successes.
Our values and mission:
As a Times Best Law firm, we provide comprehensive legal services with an entrepreneurial approach, focusing on flexibility, responsiveness, and client outcomes. With over 800 staff and 150 partners, we are committed to quality and community engagement.
We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace. We are also armed forces-friendly.
We encourage you to apply and let us know if you need any support during the application process. Please submit your CV if interested.
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