Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor

Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor | Manchester City Centre | Top National Firm | High-Quality Work | Career Progression

Are you a Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor looking for greater autonomy, top-quality work, and the chance to work with a wide and diverse client base?
If so, this opportunity with a leading national firm in Manchester could be the perfect next step.

Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a collaborative, well-connected national restructuring practice. The team works with a broad spectrum of clients — from financiers, accountants and distressed investors to agents and corporates — advising across the full range of restructuring and insolvency processes. Their focus is on preserving and creating value, ensuring maximum recovery whenever businesses face financial difficulty.

The Opportunity

You’ll take on a high-quality, varied caseload spanning restructuring, insolvency and distressed corporate transactions. The team prides itself on combining technical excellence with commercial pragmatism, helping clients achieve the best outcomes in complex restructuring scenarios.

What you can expect:

• Significant client exposure and a high degree of autonomy

• Direct involvement with one of the leading partners in the field

• A chance to contribute to the team’s growing presence in Manchester

• A culture that encourages leadership, collaboration and relationship-building

• Scope to get involved in business development across the North West

This role offers real influence, visibility and the chance to work on complex, commercially driven matters from day one.

About You

You will likely be:

• A qualified restructuring lawyer at Associate, Senior Associate or Director level (approx. 4–15 PQE)

• Experienced in non-contentious restructuring, insolvency and distressed transactions

• Confident managing workstreams and engaging directly with clients and advisers

• Commercial, proactive and relationship-focused

• Skilled in matter management and client service excellence

Your motivation, communication skills and interest in business development will help you thrive in this role.

Why This Firm?

• Competitive salary

• Attractive bonus and benefits package, including uncapped productivity bonus

• Excellent quality work across a wide and diverse client base

• Clear progression and genuine long-term career development

• Hybrid working and a supportive, inclusive environment

If you’re ready to accelerate your career as a Restructuring & Insolvency Solicitor within a growing Manchester team, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.