Job Description
Insolvency Solicitor - Leeds
A well-established regional law firm is seeking an Insolvency & Corporate Recovery Solicitor to join its specialist team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters, advising insolvency practitioners, lenders, directors, creditors and businesses facing financial distress.
The team provides strategic advice across the full spectrum of corporate recovery and insolvency work, including formal insolvency procedures, business restructuring and recovery strategies. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload while working alongside experienced insolvency lawyers on complex and high-value matters.
The Role
You will advise clients on a wide range of insolvency and corporate recovery issues, including both advisory and dispute-related work.
Typical matters include:
- Administration and liquidation processes
- Advising insolvency practitioners on their duties and powers
- Director duties and potential personal liability
- Wrongful trading and misfeasance claims
- Preference and transaction at undervalue claims
- Recovery of assets on behalf of insolvency practitioners
- Creditor actions and debt recovery in insolvency contexts
- Business restructuring and recovery strategies
The work often involves supporting insolvency practitioners in managing complex appointments while also advising directors and businesses navigating financial difficulties. Matters frequently involve collaboration with accountants, turnaround professionals, lenders and other advisers to achieve commercially practical outcomes.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- Experience in insolvency and corporate recovery matters, either contentious or non-contentious
- Strong technical understanding of insolvency procedures and related litigation
- Ability to advise a range of stakeholders including insolvency practitioners, directors, creditors and lenders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
- A collaborative approach and the ability to support and mentor colleagues within the team
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
- Hybrid working (after successful completion of probation)
- Continuous professional development
- Wellbeing hours
- Health Cash Plan
- Group Life Assurance
- Pension contribution
- Wellbeing benefits platform
This is an excellent opportunity for an insolvency lawyer looking to develop their career within a respected regional team handling a diverse range of corporate recovery and restructuring work.
If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Legal Recruitment.
