Overview
TopTier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an Associate/Senior Associate to join their highly successful Restructuring and Insolvency team - this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid working is also on offer.
Role Profile
* The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies; clients will include corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners and law firms.
* You will work closely with clients, lenders, administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions during times of financial distress, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while protecting client interests.
* Advise on corporate restructuring, business turnaround strategies, and formal insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, CVAs, schemes of arrangement, etc.).
* Act for a range of stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, directors, and shareholders.
* Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, security documents, and insolvency-related contracts.
* Conduct legal due diligence on distressed assets and businesses.
* Liaise with insolvency practitioners, regulators, and other advisors to coordinate complex matters.
* Provide strategic risk assessments and contingency planning advice.
* Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings, including asset recovery, director disqualification, and cross-border enforcement.
* Keep abreast of developments in insolvency law, case precedents, and regulatory changes.
* Support business development by maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to marketing initiatives.
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.
* Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks, and relevant case law.
* Experience advising across both corporate and personal insolvency matters.
* Skilled in managing both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.
* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
* Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
* Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.
* Experience working on cross-border insolvency matters.
* Established network within the insolvency and restructuring community.
* Track record of client development and relationship management.
On Offer
Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.
To Apply
For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:
David Thomson- Director
Tel: 0141 244 0260/ 0131 450 7164
Email: david@thomsonlrc.com
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