Associate - Insolvency

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Trowers & Hamlins Full time
Description

Who we are

We are looking to recruit an Associate with transactional, advisory and contentious restructuring and insolvency experience who would work with the cross-office Insolvency team, supporting both non-contentious restructuring and insolvency litigation work.

We encourage our lawyers to think beyond the law and into the commercial by acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management and profile-raising skills. We empower our Associates to take ownership over their marketing efforts. If you can bring your ideas, experiences and expertise, we can give you an opportunity to succeed.

We know that the best solutions are found when you're collaborating which is why you will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners not just in your immediate team but throughout the whole department. We are happy to consider candidates who would like to be based in either our Manchester, Birmingham or Exeter offices.

What you will be doing

Advising office holders, directors, lenders and other stakeholders on restructuring and insolvency issues; Acting for office holders and buyers on distressed business and asset sales; Undertaking insolvency litigation including breach of duty, transactions at undervalue and other claims; Handling own caseload (subject to supervision); Assisting partners and senior lawyers with more substantial matters including distressed transactions and insolvency litigation; Building and maintaining effective client relationships; Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days / seminars / contributions to our quarterly insolvency newsletter and other BD activities; Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures; Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions; Meeting targets as agreed. Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a cost-effective manner; Training and development of junior staff (where appropriate).

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:

Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' post qualification experience. Contentious and non-contentious experience in a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters including in relation to distressed transactions. The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate; Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery; Drive and enthusiasm; and Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.


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