Job Title: Specialist Insolvency Legal Director
Salary: DOE and PQE, Circa starting £80K + £££ (flexible dependant on experience)
Location: Cardiff, flexible working location. Hybrid Remote working. Other office locations available.
Hours: Full time, flexible.
Overview
Top Tier, Legal 500 Law firm are looking for an experienced Solicitor with a solid background or specialism in Contentious Insolvency Litigation Law to join as a Legal Director. The office location is Cardiff; however, they are happy to consider applicants further afield with flexibility to work from home as long you are where you need to be, when you need to be there.
Responsibilities:
Manage a varied caseload of contentious insolvency issues representing clients across diverse sectors, including healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing. You will also support the partners on more complex matters.
This may include, but is not limited to:
* Handling disputes related to post-M&A issues and warranty claims.
* Managing/assisting in complex civil fraud cases, including asset freezing and recovery efforts.
* Advising on shareholder, partnership, and joint venture conflicts. Providing guidance on insolvency matters, including liquidations and bankruptcies.
* Assisting directors, creditors, and debtors in navigating insolvency processes.
* Assisting with director disqualification proceedings and voluntary arrangements Conducting investigations into white-collar fraud and facilitating asset recovery.
Desired Experience:
We are looking for someone who has a primary focus in Insolvency, ideally this will make up at least 80% of your most recent experience. You may class yourself as an insolvency specialist.
* Solid background in Insolvency Litigation handling a wide range of contentious matters. Someone who is well-versed in the complexities of insolvency law and has practical experience working with key stakeholders in these situations.
* Experience working with Insolvency Practitioners.
* Experience representing creditors and business owners facing insolvency or at risk of insolvency.
* Demonstrate technical competence and commercial awareness.
* A team player with a flexible and collaborative approach, while also capable of working independently.
* Maintain a strong client-focused attitude, driven and enthusiastic.
SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
* Flexible working. Whether this be working from home or flexible hours or something else. They are extremely good at understanding employees needs and doing their best to accommodate this. Be where you need to be when you need to be there.
* Health and wellbeing programmes and on site.
* 27 days holiday + bank.
* Strong emphasis on professional growth and internal promotions.
* Collaborative culture that values open communication.
* High-value corporate transactions, providing significant exposure to complex deals.
* Their company benefits are one of the best in the market which we can speak about further on a call.
For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk
Job Reference CWS358