Salary : Competitive, dependent on experience
Location : Laytons ETL, London (hybrid working, 3 days in office)
Working pattern : Full-time, permanent
About the role
Laytons is seeking a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner (Solicitor) to join our Dispute Resolution team. The successful candidate will handle a broad range of complex insolvency and restructuring matters, develop and maintain a strong client following, and contribute to the growth of the insolvency and restructuring practice. There may also be opportunities to lend assistance to our Commercial and other teams when required.
What you'll be doing
Handling a broad range of complex insolvency and restructuring matters, providing legal expertise and strategic guidance to clients
Negotiating and drafting agreements across all insolvency matters including restructuring documents, company voluntary arrangements, administration and receivership
Actively engaging with insolvency practitioners, companies and directors to understand their needs and provide tailored legal solutions
Assessing potential risks associated with insolvency work and providing strategic advice on risk management and mitigation
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships with a proven track record of client retention and business development
Identifying opportunities to refer work to other departments and assisting the wider firm in meeting fee earning targets
Mentoring and developing junior team members, supervising staff and carrying out appraisals and probation reviews
Keeping up to date with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards relating to insolvency and restructuring in England and Wales
Ensuring all matters adhere to legal and regulatory requirements including AML and compliance procedures
Assisting in the development and growth of the insolvency and restructuring practice
What you'll bring
Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with strong experience in Restructuring and Insolvency, both contentious and non-contentious essential
A client following essential
Exceptional technical proficiency and drafting skills
Strong commercial acumen with a keen eye for detail
Experience leading teams to achieve financial and service delivery targets with a track record of improving financial performance
Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to build and manage client portfolios, generating work for self and team
Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills including case management sysstems
Ability to work self-sufficiently and prioritise workloads effectively
What's on offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Hybrid working 3 days in the office
Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
Life Assurance
Wellbeing support and social activities
Laytons ETL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments will be made upon request throughout the recruitment process.
You may have experience of the following: Insolvency Partner, Restructuring Solicitor, Insolvency Solicitor, Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer, Corporate Restructuring Partner, Dispute Resolution Partner, Senior Insolvency Solicitor, Insolvency and Recovery Solicitor, Commercial Litigation Partner, Corporate Insolvency Lawyer.
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