Insolvency Senior Associate | Partner

Simpson Judge

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
I’m currently working with a well-established commercial firm in Central Manchester that is looking to strengthen its litigation and insolvency offering with the hire of a Senior Associate or Partner-level solicitor.This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced lawyer to lead on complex contentious insolvency matters, working with a wide range of clients including insolvency practitioners, directors, lenders, and professional advisors. The team is known for handling high-quality, technically challenging disputes across the insolvency space and is looking for someone to play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.The role will involve:
  • Advising insolvency practitioners, creditors, and directors on contentious insolvency matters including misfeasance claims, wrongful and fraudulent trading, antecedent transactions, and asset recovery
  • Acting on insolvency-related litigation, enforcement proceedings, and director disqualification actions
  • Working closely with referrers across the accountancy and restructuring space to develop long-term relationships and repeat instructions
  • Leading on high-value, complex litigation with minimal supervision, often with cross-border or multi-party elements
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives and the wider litigation strategy
About you:
  • A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with strong experience in contentious insolvency matters
  • Ideally 7+ years PQE, but strong senior associates ready for partnership will also be considered
  • Confident handling complex disputes independently and managing cases from instruction through to resolution
  • Comfortable in a client-facing role and confident building relationships with insolvency practitioners and other key intermediaries
  • A commercially minded litigator with excellent technical knowledge and a practical, solutions-focused approach
What’s on offer:
  • Competitive salary and bonus package tailored to seniority and experience
  • Real opportunity to take ownership of a growing practice area and play a lead role in a dynamic and collegiate firm
  • High-quality work, often with strong referral pipelines from national insolvency practitioners and advisory firms
  • Pathway to equity for the right candidate
  • Flexible, supportive working environment with a modern, commercial outlook
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