Insolvency Associate/Senior Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join a highly regarded Insolvency Team within a leading national law firm. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality, complex matters across both corporate and personal insolvency, supporting clients throughout the UK.

The Role

Working closely with the Partner and supporting two junior fee earners, the successful candidate will take a hands-on role in advising on:

• Corporate and personal insolvency matters, including transactional, advisory, and contentious work.
• Administration appointments, security reviews, and business sales.
• Winding-up petitions, bankruptcy petitions, and bankruptcy estate administration.
• Matrimonial home proceedings, transactions at undervalue, preferences, and misfeasance claims.
• Directors' loan accounts, LPA receiverships, and complex restructuring matters.

You will have the opportunity to work with a broad client base, including insolvency practitioners, banks, lenders, investors, directors, companies, and individuals, gaining exposure to a wide variety of interesting and high-value work.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in corporate and personal insolvency.
• In-depth working knowledge of the Insolvency Act 1986, Insolvency Rules 2016, and Companies Act 2006.
• Experience across both contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise junior colleagues and work collaboratively across multiple offices.
• Strong business development skills and enthusiasm for networking and client engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to contribute to the ongoing success of a busy and growing insolvency practice.

Why Join?

• Work with a highly regarded insolvency team across multiple offices.
• Exposure to a diverse range of complex insolvency matters and high-profile clients.
• Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused firm culture.
• Excellent scope for career progression and professional development.
• Hybrid working - typically 2-3 days per week in the office.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

📞 Interested in exploring this opportunity? For a confidential discussion, contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on [phone removed].