Corporate Restructuring Associate (1-2 PQE)

Job Description

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Our US firm client is seeking an associate to join its leading London Corporate Restructuring team.

The practice advises companies, boards, sponsors, creditors and investors on complex cross-border restructurings, insolvency-related disputes, special situations and private capital transactions. Associates work closely with teams across M&A, Private Equity, Finance, Capital Markets and Disputes on high-profile international matters.

This opportunity offers:

• Exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border restructuring work
• Early responsibility and client contact
• Strong mentorship, training, and professional development.

Applicants should ideally have:

• 1-2 years' PQE in Restructuring/Insolvency
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Commercial judgment and initiative.

The firm offers a highly competitive package, including:

• Discretionary bonus
• Technology allowance
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical, life and health insurance
• Gym allowance and season ticket loan
• Hybrid working and mentoring support.

The firm provides extensive in-house and external training, real-time partner feedback and cross-office learning opportunities. Pro bono is a core part of the firm's culture, with lawyers encouraged to work on a wide range of impactful matters.

For a confidential chat about this, or other roles which we are handling, please contact Laura Klass on

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. xwzovoh

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