Taylor Root
Restructuring & Insolvency Senior Associate
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A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Restructuring & Insolvency team in London.
This is a high-profile role within a growing practice, offering exposure to a balanced mix of advisory, transactional, and contentious insolvency work.
The Team
The team advises a broad range of stakeholders including lenders, corporates, directors, investors, insolvency practitioners, and office-holders on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. It is known for handling technically challenging and strategically sensitive situations, often working closely with finance, corporate, real estate, and disputes colleagues.
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The Role
The successful candidate will be involved in matters such as:
- Advising on restructurings, workouts, and distressed situations
- Formal insolvency processes including administrations, liquidations, and restructuring plans
- Distressed M&A and insolvency-related transactions
- Contentious insolvency matters, including claims involving directors, creditors, and office-holders
- Drafting and negotiating restructuring and insolvency documentation, court applications, and sale agreements
Senior associates are given meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to take a lead role on matters, while supporting partners on complex mandates.
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Candidates should:
- Have 4+ years’ PQE (ideally 5–7 PQE) in restructuring and insolvency
- Demonstrate strong technical skills, commercial judgment, and confidence managing matters
- Be motivated to develop their practice and contribute to the growth of the team
The Offer
The firm offers a high-quality work environment, excellent training and development, clear progression at senior associate level, and a collaborative culture that supports flexible and agile working.
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