William James Recruitment
Insolvency Partner / Senior Solicitor
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Insolvency Partner / Senior Solicitor – Birmingham – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A highly regarded, mid-tier Legal 500 firm is looking to appoint an Insolvency Partner / Senior Solicitor to join its expanding Birmingham office, as part of a clearly defined and ambitious growth strategy. With continued investment, strong financial performance, and an established national platform, this presents an excellent opportunity to take on a senior leadership role and shape a developing insolvency offering in the Midlands, working alongside an experienced and well-connected senior team on complex, high-value matters. The firm offers genuine autonomy at senior level within a modern and supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance, alongside a highly competitive and achievable bonus structure, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear, transparent route to equity. With access to high-quality work, a strong and established client base, and a clear mandate to build and grow your own practice, this is a compelling opportunity to join a firm with significant momentum and long-term strategic growth plans.
The Role:
- Leading on a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters, including contentious and non-contentious work
- Advising on insolvency litigation, including office-holder claims and recovery actions
- Handling director and shareholder disputes arising from distressed situations
- Advising on transaction avoidance claims, including preferences and transactions at undervalue
- Supporting enforcement of security and wider recovery strategies
- Working closely with stakeholders on restructuring, acquisitions, and consensual arrangements
- Acting on cross-border insolvency matters and multi-jurisdictional disputes
- Playing a key role in business development, client relationship management, and team growth
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The Candidate:
- An experienced Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor operating at Partner level, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step up
- Strong technical expertise across insolvency, restructuring, and related disputes
- A proven or developing client following, with the ability to generate work and build a sustainable pipeline
- Commercially driven, with the ambition to establish and grow a leading insolvency offering in the region
- Experience gained within a reputable regional, national, or international firm
- Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in progression towards Equity Partnership
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The Benefits & How to Apply:
- Competitive salary, with a highly attractive bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement (minimum of 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Collaborative, ambitious, and forward-thinking firm culture
- Strong period of sustained growth and investment
- Excellent scope for career progression, with a clear pathway to Equity Partnership
- Serviced, modern offices in Central Birmingham
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
- Direct Dial: 0121 392 7377
- Mobile: 07506 994 088
- Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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