Job Description
City: London
State: England
Company: Invenio Global
Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (2–5 PQE)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity
A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its high-performing team in London. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing practice known for handling complex, high-value domestic and cross-border matters.
The firm advises across the full spectrum of financial restructurings, formal insolvency processes, distressed investments, and contentious insolvency. Clients include top-tier financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, funds, corporates, and creditors.
This is an excellent role for a technically strong and commercially savvy lawyer looking to take the next step in a collegiate, entrepreneurial environment with real career progression.
You will be joining a lean but successful team of 8 lawyers, with a number of Legal 500 recognized Partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on both contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters
- Acting for administrators, liquidators, lenders, distressed investors, corporates, and other stakeholders
- Supporting on UK formal insolvency procedures including administrations, liquidations, CVAs, and schemes of arrangement
- Working on distressed M&A, restructuring plans (including Part 26A), and security enforcement
- Drafting and negotiating restructuring documentation, security documents, and court applications
- Managing cross-border mandates in collaboration with overseas offices
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–5 years’ PQE
- Solid experience in restructuring and insolvency, ideally from a recognised City or leading regional/international firm
- Comfortable working on both advisory and transactional matters; contentious experience also welcome
- Commercially minded with strong drafting and analytical skills
- Confident, personable, and proactive with strong communication skills
- A team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer
- High-quality, high-value mandates with top-tier clients
- Supportive, collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
- Opportunity to work closely with leading Partners in the space
- Real career progression opportunities in a growing London office
- Competitive salary, bonus and a full benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Rhys
