SA/Principal Associate Restructuring & Insolvency

Birmingham

Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer | Senior/Principal Associate | Leading National Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working Available BCL Legal is pleased to be partnering with a highly respected national law firm on the recruitment of a Senior or Principal Associate to join its specialist non-contentious Restructuring & Insolvency team, based in Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity to step into a market-facing role within a close-knit team that is embedded in the firm's broader, top-tier Banking & Finance practice. The Role This is a strategic hire within a high-performing Restructuring & Insolvency team, which advises a wide range of stakeholders including:

  • Insolvency practitioners
  • Lenders and debt funds
  • Company directors and boards
  • Corporate borrowers and investors
You'll work on a broad range of complex and high-value assignments, including:
  • Pre-pack administrations and other insolvency transactions
  • Debt advisory and distressed lending matters
  • Board advisory work (including duties in distress)
  • Contingency planning, security reviews and enforcement strategy
  • Voluntary liquidations, dissolutions, and restructurings
You'll also collaborate closely with the firm's market-leading pensions and dispute resolution teams on integrated, cross-practice mandates. The Candidate
  • Be a qualified solicitor with significant non-contentious Restructuring & Insolvency experience
  • Have demonstrable experience advising lenders, IPs, and corporate stakeholders
  • Be confident handling security reviews, enforcement, standstills, waivers, and insolvency processes
  • Be technically strong, with excellent knowledge of insolvency law and distressed finance
  • Enjoy business development and be active in the local or national restructuring market
  • Be looking to develop your long-term career within a well-supported and progressive firm
What's on Offer? A leading role in a standout national R&I team with Birmingham at its core Exposure to high-quality mandates and key client relationships Strong mentoring from recognised restructuring partners Flexible and hybrid working options Excellent benefits package including private medical, enhanced pension, sabbatical options and more Genuine long-term career development opportunities About the Firm This top-tier UK law firm is consistently ranked among the best places to work in the UK and is recognised for both its legal excellence and its commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and career development. With modern offices in the heart of Birmingham, the firm offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, client-focused culture. Apply Now To apply or find out more, contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal. For a full list of our current legal opportunities, visit the BCL Legal job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

Posted 2026-02-18

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