Restructuring Associate/ Senior Associate

Restructuring Lawyer - Manchester Associate / Senior Associate / Legal Director Level Top 50 UK Law Firm | National Platform | Clear Path to Partnership A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Restructuring Lawyer to join its highly regarded national Restructuring team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a solid foundation in restructuring to take the next step in their career. The role can be tailored to suit your level of experience, whether you're an established Associate (5+ PQE), Senior Associate, or Legal Director. For the right person, there's a clear route to partnership. You'll work closely with senior figures in the team - including the local lead partner and the national head - as well as colleagues across the firm's extensive UK network. The work: You'll advise a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, restructuring accountants, insolvency practitioners, and corporate boards, across both transactional and contentious matters. The team's work spans: Solvent and insolvent restructurings Distressed M&A Director advisory and stakeholder management Dispute resolution and insolvency litigation About you: Strong experience in restructuring and insolvency (contentious and/or non-contentious) Confident managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders Commercially minded with excellent technical and client-handling skills Ambitious and looking for a role with genuine progression opportunities Why apply: The firm offers a collaborative culture, national exposure, and a genuine commitment to career development. The Restructuring team is highly respected in the market, with lawyers actively involved in professional organisations such as R3, TMA, and the Insolvency Lawyers' Association. If you're looking for a high-quality restructuring role with a clear progression path and the chance to work alongside some of the best in the sector, this is an opportunity not to be missed.