About the jobAn elite US law firm is seeking a talented Financial Restructuring Associate to join its highly regarded London team. With a global network of over 1,400 lawyers across the US, Europe and Asia, the firm is recognized for its expertise in cross-border restructuring and insolvency.Associates at the firm gain hands-on experience with complex, high-profile cases while benefiting from a strong culture of teamwork, professional development and impeccable service standards. The firm serves a diverse client base, including private equity, pharma, financial institutions and more.Position OverviewAs a Financial Restructuring Associate, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional legal services to the firm's diverse client base. Working closely with partners and colleagues across various practice areas, you will advise companies, insolvency practitioners, banks, investment funds and other financial institutions on complex cross-border matters. This position offers significant responsibility and exposure to high-profile cases, providing an excellent platform for career growth.ResponsibilitiesAssist in transactional and advisory work, providing initial advice on structuring and implementation under the guidance of senior lawyersAdvise a wide range of clients with differing interests, ensuring tailored guidance for each scenarioConduct comprehensive legal research to support various projects and client needsEngage proactively with clients to build strong relationships and provide strategic adviceSupervise and develop junior team members, fostering their growth and enhancing overall team capabilitiesContribute to business development efforts, including preparing pitches, presentations and attending eventsRequirementsQualified lawyer with 2-6 years of post-qualification experience in financial restructuring and insolvency work at a top-tier law firmDemonstrate technical excellence and commercial awarenessOutstanding academic credentialsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalFor more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.Email: rebecca@rutherfordsearch.com Phone: 020 3778 0846
