Senior Associate Solicitor - Business Recovery

Senior Associate Solicitor - Business Recovery

Wilkes is a leading independent Midlands law firm, recognised for its strong client relationships, commercial insight and high-quality legal advice. We act for a diverse client base including businesses, individuals, financiers and charities, and pride ourselves on delivering practical, solutions-focused advice.

Our solicitors aim to be trusted advisers from the outset – combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ commercial objectives. Client satisfaction sits at the heart of everything we do.

Alongside a competitive salary, Wilkes offers a supportive and inclusive working environment. We actively support flexible working where possible, place genuine emphasis on wellbeing, work‑life balance and long‑term career development, and are committed to mental health and community CSR initiatives.

Benefits include:

• 24 days’ annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
• Matching pension contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance at 4x base salary
• Discounts on personal conveyancing and wills
• Corporate discounts on gym memberships, restaurants and leisure activities

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Recovery Solicitor (7+ years’ PQE) to join our established and growing Business Recovery team in Birmingham. This role will focus primarily on the non‑contentious advisory side of business recovery and insolvency, advising clients on complex and often time‑sensitive matters, managing relationships and providing commercially focused, strategic guidance. You will play a senior role within the team, supporting junior lawyers, contributing to practice development and helping to strengthen Wilkes’ reputation in this area.

The Business Recovery Team

Our Business Recovery team provides clear, strategic and pragmatic advice across the full spectrum of business recovery and insolvency matters, working closely with directors, insolvency practitioners, lenders and other professional advisers to deliver solutions during periods of corporate distress. Our work includes advising on company insolvency, restructuring, buying and selling insolvent businesses, directors’ duties and personal bankruptcy, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

What we're looking for:

• 7+ years’ PQE in Business Recovery / Insolvency
• Strong technical and commercial expertise
• Experience advising directors, companies and individuals in financially distressed situations
• Confidence managing complex advisory matters independently
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues
• Clear, pragmatic communication and sound judgment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• IT and case management skills

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Law Practice