Senior Associate

Dentons

. Advise on all types of restructuring and insolvency situations and procedures for creditors, borrowers, boards, insolvency office holders, investors and public bodies .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in restructuring and insolvency law, with a strong focus on advising clients on complex financial structures, insolvency transactions, and litigation procedures. Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage significant workstreams, and develop junior lawyers while contributing to business development initiatives.

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5 Years PQE In Restructuring And Insolvency LawContractual Drafting And Negotiation SkillsInsolvency Act Applications PreparationClient Handling And Relationship ManagementUK Civil Litigation Procedures

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Hard Skills

Restructuring StrategiesInsolvency TransactionsFinancial Documentation AnalysisContingency PlanningSecurity ReviewsContentious Insolvency SituationsNon-Contentious Court ApplicationsComplex Matter ManagementEvidence PreparationSale Agreements

Soft Skills

Proactive Business DevelopmentStrong Commercial AwarenessOrganisational SkillsEffective PrioritisationTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Insolvency Office HoldersPre-PacksAdministration Business SalesFunding ArrangementsInsolvency DisputesStrategic AdvisingPublic AgenciesRegulatorsTraining And SeminarsBusiness Development Collateral

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on all types of restructuring and insolvency situations and procedures for creditors, borrowers, boards, insolvency office holders, investors and public bodies
Advise on and implement restructuring strategies and processes
Advise on the appointment of insolvency office holders and assist them in their roles, including contingency planning
Advise on insolvency transactions such as pre-packs and administration business sales, including funding arrangements
Advise on enforcement of security in non-consensual situations, including security reviews
Advise on insolvency disputes, officeholder claims, contentious insolvency situations and non-contentious Court applications
Advise HM Government, public agencies and regulators on strategic matters involving actual or potential insolvencies
Contribute to business development, training and seminars
Develop internal know-how and business development collateral
Work closely with partners, senior associates and other team members on varied caseloads

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years PQE specialist experience in restructuring and insolvency law and practice
Clear understanding of finance and security documentation
Ability to analyse complex financing structures and identify restructuring and enforcement issues
Well-developed contractual drafting and negotiation skills, including substantial experience of sale agreements or similar
Ability to lead negotiations on appropriate matters and workstreams
Clear understanding of UK civil litigation procedures
Experience preparing Insolvency Act applications for Court, including drafting and overseeing evidence preparation
Experience managing complex matters and significant workstreams across practice areas and jurisdictions
Ability to supervise, delegate to and develop junior lawyers
Proven client handling and relationship management skills
Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide clear, pragmatic, solution-focused advice
Proactive approach to business development
Strong organisational and matter management skills
Ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Equal opportunities and inclusive workplace
Disability Confident employer support
Interview adjustments and support for candidates with disabilities
Confidential handling of application information