Associate Lawyer- Restructuring
2 days ago
Edinburgh
Top Tier 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 and 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: