Restructuring Associate

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Restructuring Associate to join its London team. The firm’s global restructuring practice is widely recognised as a market leader, advising creditors, sponsors and corporates on complex restructurings, distressed situations and special situations transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a mid-level associate with 3–5 years’ PQE looking to join a growing and high-performing team working on sophisticated cross-border restructuring matters.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on complex restructuring and insolvency matters across domestic and cross-border mandates.
• Support distressed financings, liability management exercises and special situations transactions.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring documentation and related transaction materials.
• Work closely with finance, corporate and disputes teams on multi-disciplinary matters.
• Engage directly with clients and play a key role in managing transaction workstreams.

About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law qualification).
• 3–5 years’ PQE with restructuring, insolvency or relevant finance experience gained at a leading law firm.
• Background gained at a top-tier international, Magic Circle or US firm preferred.
• Strong technical ability and understanding of restructuring processes and financing structures.
• Commercially minded with strong organisational and communication skills.
• Motivated to develop within a collaborative and fast-paced practice.

Salary & Bonus

• Competitive US market-aligned compensation (NQ reference salary approximately £165,000).
• Salary progression aligned with PQE level (indicative range £191,000–£266,500).
• Performance-related bonus structure with enhanced bonus potential linked to productivity.
• Typical utilisation expectations around 1,800 hours annually.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised restructuring practice.
• Exposure to complex cross-border restructurings and distressed transactions.
• Growing London team with significant investment and recent partner hires.
• Collaborative culture with strong partner access and mentorship.
• Clear long-term career development within a leading international platform.

The Process

• Three-stage interview process involving partners and members of the team.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are a Restructuring Associate seeking to join a leading international practice handling complex cross-border matters, apply today.