Brodies LLP
Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (2+ years PQE) – Insolvency and Restructuring
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Brodies LLP
Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.
We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.
With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.
Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.
We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.
Job Title
Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (2+ years PQE) – Insolvency and Restructuring
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Based in Edinburgh or Glasgow
Reporting To
Peter Kelly, Partner
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Restructuring & Insolvency team, with a focus on non-contentious restructuring matters. This is a role advising lenders, corporates, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring transactions.
You will play a key role in managing matters, supporting partners on strategic mandates, and contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the practice.
Core Tasks
- Support and manage non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, including:
- Corporate and group restructurings
- Refinancings and debt restructuring transactions
- Business and asset sales out of insolvency
- Formal insolvency processes (administrations, liquidations, CVAs)
- Advise lenders, borrowers, directors and insolvency practitioners on risk, strategy and structuring options
- Draft and negotiate complex transactional documentation
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate cross-practice input (banking, corporate, real estate, tax, employment)
- Maintain and develop strong client relationships
- Contribute to business development
- Be aware of Brodies’ information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times
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Person Specification
- 2+ years PQE
- Strong technical expertise in non-contentious restructuring and insolvency
- Experience advising lenders and/or insolvency practitioners preferred
- Commercially astute with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong client relationship skills and ability to operate at senior stakeholder level
- Works to understand the Practice Area's key clients, the sectors they operate in and the challenges they face
- Demonstrates strong research skills
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent knowledge of Brodies and the service it offers
- Good teamwork ethic
Skills
- Self-motivated and driven
- Prepared, organised and able to prioritise
- Applied knowledge
- Commercial and profit focus
- Conduct and communication skills
- Business Development skills
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