Restructuring Associate

NQ–3 PQE Restructuring & Insolvency US Firm - London A leading US law firm is looking to hire a junior to mid-level Associate into its London-based Restructuring & Insolvency team, as it continues to invest in its European platform. This is a compelling opportunity to join a top-tier, globally integrated restructuring practice advising on some of the most complex and high-profile situations across Europe and beyond. The Opportunity You will be involved in a broad mix of sophisticated matters, including:

• Cross-border restructurings, insolvencies and special situations
• Creditor-side mandates for ad hoc groups, funds and institutional investors
• Liability management exercises and strategic recapitalisations
• Distressed M&A and opportunistic investments
• Complex restructuring plans, schemes of arrangement and international workouts The team is known for handling high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional mandates, often involving tight timelines, complex capital structures and sophisticated stakeholders. The Team You will join a market-leading restructuring group with a strong reputation for advising financial creditors, private capital and strategic investors in distressed scenarios. The practice operates within a lean, high-performance structure, offering:
• Close partner interaction and hands-on deal exposure
• A genuinely collaborative and commercially focused environment
• Integration with global offices on cross-border mandates Why This Role Stands Out
• Exposure to headline European and global restructuring matters
• Strong pipeline driven by market volatility and special situations activity
• Opportunity to work closely with leading restructuring partners and clients
• Lean teams enabling early responsibility and accelerated development
• Clear progression within a high-growth, internationally recognised platform Candidate Profile
• England & Wales qualified (or common law equivalent)
• NQ-3 PQE with experience in restructuring, insolvency, finance or leveraged finance
• Strong technical grounding with commercial awareness
• Experience of cross-border transactions or complex capital structures advantageous
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer seeking top-tier work, strong deal exposure and a clear path for progression within a leading global restructuring practice. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.