Dispute Resolution Insolvency Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insolvency Associate to join an established Dispute Resolution team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of contentious insolvency and bankruptcy matters, with the opportunity to develop a specialist practice and build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Act for insolvency office holders in both bankruptcy and corporate insolvency matters.
• Advise on antecedent transactions and void dispositions.
• Handle director disqualification matters and advise directors in the twilight zone, including defending claims brought by office holders.
• Advise on administrations, pre-packs and the sale of businesses through insolvency processes.
• Handle winding-up and bankruptcy petitions on behalf of both debtors and creditors.
• Assist with the realisation of assets, including court applications for possession of residential property.
• Draft correspondence, witness statements and other legal documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare advice for clients.
• Attend mediations, conferences, hearings and client meetings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development and networking initiatives.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally with 1–5 years' PQE.
• Experience of court litigation procedures, particularly the Insolvency and Companies Court and County Courts.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and matter management abilities.
• Commercially aware with a client-focused approach.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong academics and attention to detail.
• Proactive, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• An interest in developing your own network and specialist insolvency practice.

Benefits:

• 25 days' annual leave.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical and dental benefits.
• Group personal pension scheme.
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kevin Thompson for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.