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Associate/Senior Associate

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • London

Requirements

  • - Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' post qualification experience
  • - Contentious and non-contentious experience in a broad range of insolvency and restructuring matters including in relation to distressed transactions
  • - The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate
  • - Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery
  • - Drive and enthusiasm
  • - Flexibility and a can-do attitude

Responsibilities

  • Advising office holders, directors, lenders and other stakeholders on restructuring and insolvency issues
  • Acting for office holders and buyers on distressed business and asset sales
  • Undertaking insolvency litigation including breach of duty, transactions at undervalue and other claims
  • Handling own caseload (subject to supervision)
  • Assisting partners with more substantial matters including distressed transactions and insolvency litigation
  • Building and maintaining effective client relationships
  • Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days / seminars / contributions to our quarterly insolvency newsletter and other BD activities
  • Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures
  • Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
  • Meeting targets as agreed. Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a cost-effective manner
  • Training and development of junior staff (where appropriate)

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Associate/Senior Associate.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in London.

What is the experience level required for this role?

The required experience level is Intermediate.

What type of contract is being offered?

The position being offered is a Permanent contract.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are Full Time.

Which practice area does this position belong to?

This position belongs to the Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice area.

What kind of experience is required for applicants?

Applicants must have transactional, advisory, and contentious restructuring and insolvency experience.

What responsibilities will the Associate/Senior Associate have?

The responsibilities include advising on restructuring and insolvency issues, acting for stakeholders in distressed sales, handling insolvency litigation, and managing a caseload, among others.

How many years of post-qualification experience is necessary for this role?

At least 2 years of post-qualification experience is necessary.

Is there support for training and development in this position?

Yes, there is participation in training and development sessions for junior staff where appropriate.

What qualities are preferred in candidates?

Candidates should demonstrate strong client focus, drive, enthusiasm, flexibility, and a can-do attitude.

Does Trowers & Hamlins promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Who should I contact for more information or support during the application process?

You can contact the recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com for more information or support.

International law firm with a broad commercial, real estate, litigation and private wealth practice.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Trowers & Hamlins is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are well known for our expertise in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, and private wealth practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. We are a top-50 UK law firm and undertake work around the globe. We have over 170 partners and more than 1000 employees. The main office is in the City of London, with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK we have more than 80 lawyers and four offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region (including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman), as well as an office in Malaysia.