Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which facilitates our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Private Wealth.

Weve always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different, and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a responsible and sustainable way, guided by the principles of ESG.

Who we are

We are looking to recruit an Associate with transactional, advisory, and contentious restructuring and insolvency experience who would work with the cross-office Insolvency team, supporting both non-contentious restructuring and insolvency litigation work.

We encourage our lawyers to think beyond the law and into the commercial by acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management, and profile-raising skills. We empower our Associates to take ownership of their marketing efforts. If you can bring your ideas, experiences, and expertise, we can give you an opportunity to succeed.

We know that the best solutions are found when youre collaborating, which is why you will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners not just in your immediate team but throughout the whole department.

What you will be doing

Advising office holders, directors, lenders, and other stakeholders on restructuring and insolvency issues;
Acting for office holders and buyers on distressed business and asset sales;
Undertaking insolvency litigation including breach of duty, transactions at undervalue, and other claims;
Handling own caseload (subject to supervision);
Assisting partners with more substantial matters including distressed transactions and insolvency litigation;
Building and maintaining effective client relationships;
Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days/seminars/contributions to our quarterly insolvency newsletter and other BD activities;
Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions;
Meeting targets as agreed. Managing files, time, and billing efficiently and in a cost-effective manner;
Training and development of junior staff (where appropriate).

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate/Senior Associate grade. In particular for this role, we require:

Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years post-qualification experience;
Contentious and non-contentious experience in a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters, including in relation to distressed transactions;
The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate;
Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery;
Drive and enthusiasm;
Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicants suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.

As part of our firm recruitment policy, our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

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