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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing contentious insolvency and restructuring matters, with a strong focus on legal documentation, stakeholder communication, and compliance with insolvency legislation. Proven ability to analyze financial information and support dispute resolution strategies while contributing to team development and business growth.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified Lawyer In England & WalesContentious Insolvency ExperienceInsolvency Legislation KnowledgeStrong Analytical SkillsExcellent Drafting Skills
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Hard Skills
Insolvency LegislationRestructuring FrameworksLitigation ProcessesFinancial AnalysisDrafting Legal DocumentationDispute ResolutionStakeholder ManagementInvestigative SkillsProblem-SolvingCoaching
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Manage DeadlinesTeam Development
Tools & Technologies
XeroSageQuickBooksExcelAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
SolicitorLegal Executive
Industry Keywords
InsolvencyRestructuringContentious MattersDirector Conduct InvestigationsAlternative Dispute ResolutionMediationCorporate InsolvencyPersonal InsolvencyLegal ComplianceRecovery Actions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and oversee a varied caseload of contentious insolvency and restructuring matters from inception through to resolution
- Support Insolvency Practitioners and restructuring professionals on investigations into director conduct and claims including transactions at an undervalue, preferences, misfeasance/breach of duty claims, unlawful distributions, and wrongful and misfeasant trading
- Draft and review correspondence, settlement agreements, and other legal documentation
- Communicate with directors, creditors, debtors, and legal representatives
- Advise on insolvency legislation, case law, and regulatory developments
- Assist with litigation strategy, dispute resolution, and recovery actions arising from formal insolvency procedures
- Analyse financial information and assess recovery opportunities
- Instruct external legal advisers and counsel where appropriate
- Support negotiations, settlements, and alternative dispute resolution
- Ensure matters progress efficiently, compliantly, and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to team-member development through coaching and technical support
- Participate in business development initiatives and support the contentious team's growth in the Southwest
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (solicitor or legal executive)
- 2-3 years PQE working as a lawyer within restructuring, insolvency, litigation and dispute resolution
- Strong experience in contentious insolvency and insolvency-related investigations (both corporate and personal)
- Comprehensive knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks and litigation processes
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and sensitive correspondence
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to review financial and commercial information
- Excellent drafting skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation (investigative and legal)
- Commercially minded with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of navigating accounting packages such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks (desirable)
- Supervisory experience (desirable)
- Mediation or alternative dispute resolution experience (desirable)
- Experience with navigating director and officer policies (desirable)
- Proficient with Excel (desirable)
- Experience of leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency, productivity, and process effectiveness (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company pension
- Car Allowance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and roll over annual leave
- 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support
- Private Medical and annual Assessment
- Professional qualification support
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee discount scheme
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteering time
- Social and networking events