Corporate Restructuring Associate – 1–2 PQE
Location: London
PQE: 1–2 years' relevant PQE
Salary: £175,000–£190,000 + discretionary bonus (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruiter: Eclectic Recruitment
A leading US law firm is looking to appoint a talented Corporate Restructuring Associate to join its highly regarded London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer at 1–2 years' PQE to join a market-leading restructuring practice, working on some of the most complex and high-value domestic and cross-border restructuring matters.
The team advises a broad range of clients including companies, boards of directors, sponsors, creditors, creditor groups, acquirers and other stakeholders across the full spectrum of restructuring and distressed situations.
The Role
The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to sophisticated and complex restructuring matters, working closely with leading lawyers across the firm's international network.
The work will include:
- In-court and out-of-court restructuring transactions.
- Complex cross-border restructurings.
- Insolvency-related disputes and proceedings.
- Special situations and distressed investments.
- Structured private capital transactions.
- Advising companies, sponsors, creditors and other stakeholders.
- Working alongside M&A, Private Equity, Debt Finance, Capital Markets and Dispute Resolution teams.
You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile, market-leading matters and take on a high degree of responsibility from an early stage.
About You
We are looking for a lawyer with 1–2 years' relevant post-qualification experience in the London market, although candidates with more or less experience will be considered on their individual merits.
You should have:
- Strong experience in corporate restructuring, insolvency or distressed situations.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Strong written communication and drafting skills.
- The ability to demonstrate initiative and sound commercial judgement.
- A willingness and ability to take on significant responsibility.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to work effectively on complex, high-value matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in another common law jurisdiction may also be considered.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to join a top-tier US law firm.
- Exposure to some of the most complex restructuring matters in the market.
- Significant international and cross-border experience.
- Close collaboration with leading US and London lawyers.
- A high level of responsibility and client exposure.
- £175,000–£190,000 base salary + discretionary year-end bonus.
- Technology allowance.
- 22 days' holiday plus 3 personal days.
- Enhanced family leave.
- Private medical insurance.
- Permanent health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Interest-free season ticket loan.
- Gym allowance.
- Travel insurance.
How to Apply
If you are a 1–2 PQE restructuring or insolvency lawyer looking to join a leading international platform, we'd be keen to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment at owen.mullee@eclecticrecruitment.co.uk.
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