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Associate/ Senior Associate- Restructuring & Insolvency - Glasgow

Insolvency - Private Practice
Ref: 593 Date Posted: Wednesday 13 Aug 2025

Top Tier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an Associate/ Senior Associate to join their highly successful Restructuring and Insolvency team- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also on offer. 

Role Profile:

  • The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies and clients will include corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners and law firms. 
  • You will work closely with clients, lenders, administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions during times of financial distress, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while protecting client interests.
  • Advise on corporate restructuring, business turnaround strategies, and formal insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, CVAs, schemes of arrangement, etc.).
  • Act for a range of stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, directors, and shareholders.
  • Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, security documents, and insolvency-related contracts.
  • Conduct legal due diligence on distressed assets and businesses.
  • Liaise with insolvency practitioners, regulators, and other advisors to coordinate complex matters.
  • Provide strategic risk assessments and contingency planning advice.
  • Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings, including asset recovery, director disqualification, and cross-border enforcement.
  • Keep abreast of developments in insolvency law, case precedents, and regulatory changes.
  • Support business development by maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to marketing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualified lawyer  with 5+ years’ PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.

  • Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks, and relevant case law.

  • Experience advising across both corporate and personal insolvency matters.

  • Skilled in managing both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

  • Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

  • Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.

  • Experience working on cross-border insolvency matters.

  • Established network within the insolvency and restructuring community.

  • Track record of client development and relationship management.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Tel: 0141 244 0260/ 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com