We are working with a leading international law firm on an exciting opportunity for a 2–6 PQE Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor to join its London team.

This firm is recognised for its innovative approach, strong sector focus, and award-winning culture, with a reputation for combining technical excellence with commercial, solutions-driven advice. With a truly international platform, it advises major financial institutions, investors and corporates on complex, high-profile matters.

The Opportunity

You will work at the heart of the UK restructuring and insolvency market, advising leading banks, private equity houses, specialist investors and corporates on complex, fast-moving mandates. From debt refinancings and restructurings to distressed M&A and special situations, this role offers exposure to market-leading, high-impact work.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on debt refinancings, restructurings and distressed debt transactions

• Support clients on business restructurings, asset disposals and special situations

• Act on UK and cross-border insolvency matters, including administrations, CVAs and restructuring plans

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of restructuring, security and finance documentation

• Deliver clear, pragmatic advice in time-critical and complex scenarios

• Build strong client relationships and collaborate across a national and international network

About the Team

You will join a highly regarded restructuring practice advising across key sectors including:

• Financial Services

• Infrastructure

• Retail

• Professional Practices

The team is known for its technical strength and innovative approach, and is a trusted adviser on complex and high-profile mandates.

Candidate Requirements

• 2–6 years’ PQE with experience in restructuring and insolvency

• Strong technical grounding across insolvency processes and restructuring transactions

• Experience gained at a leading regional, national or international firm

• Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious restructuring work is advantageous

• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills

• Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, solutions-focused advice

• A collaborative approach and strong attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, forward-thinking team with outstanding work quality and genuine long-term career development.

If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or 020 3778 2207.