Insolvency Solicitor

Overview

Location:

Remote (UK-wide), Hybrid, or Office-Based (Greater Manchester)

Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience:

Minimum 3 years qualified solicitor experience in insolvency

Interested? Email Rikki Burton -  for a confidential chat.

Joining a successful, growing insolvency practice dealing with antecedent transaction claims against directors of liquidated companies. The intention would then be for this individual to drive the establishment of a new SRA-regulated legal practice to provide specialist insolvency legal services to Licensed Insolvency Practitioners. The successful candidate will then move to this entity to be the primary solicitor within this new law firm, responsible for managing all contentious insolvency instructions.

This role offers substantial autonomy, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to shape the procedures and strategy of a newly formed practice with a steady flow of contentious insolvency work.

The Role:

Initially, you will be given a selection of cases where a possible claim against the director has been identified. You will be responsible for pursuing the director, reviewing any defence provided and negotiating any settlement. Once the move to the law firm has occurred, you’ll be responsible for the management and monetisation of contentious insolvency claims, working closely with the insolvency practitioner to deliver recoveries via settlement or litigation.

There will be no requirement to win new insolvency work.

• Act on behalf of an office-holder in pursuing claims under the Insolvency Act 1986 and related legislation, including:
  • Misfeasance, wrongful trading, and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
  • Preference and transaction at undervalue claims.
  • Director disqualification investigations and proceedings.
  • Claims against third parties for recovery of company assets.

• Assess the merits, evidential position, and prospects of recovery for each claim, advising the office-holder accordingly.
• Liaise with Insolvency Practitioners, external solicitors and litigation funders, if necessary.
• Once the SRA firm is established, manage proceedings from pre-action correspondence through to enforcement, liaising with counsel, experts, and other professionals as required.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, settlement agreements, and all supporting legal paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all SRA regulatory and professional obligations within the new law firm.
• Implement effective case management, document control, and cost budgeting processes.

• Minimum 3 years PQE solicitor with direct experience dealing with insolvency claims.
• Proven track record of contentious insolvency work—ideally acting for insolvency practitioners or creditors.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Insolvency Act 1986, Companies Act 2006, and relevant case law.
• Demonstrated competence in running litigation independently, from instruction to conclusion.
• Strong drafting, advocacy preparation, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.
• Experience liaising with solicitors, counsel, funders, and other litigation stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of SRA requirements, file management standards, and professional indemnity risk management.

• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills.
• Strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively.

• Competitive salary: £50,000 – £75,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements: remote, hybrid, or office-based.
• Possible support for JIEB qualification and ongoing CPD.
• Annual performance reviews and progression plans.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Private healthcare options following probation.
• Access to professional networks.
• Modern digital tools and systems for effective remote work.
• Regular team meetups, training sessions, and networking events.
• Laptop and home-working setup provided.
• Bonus scheme

Interested? Email Rikki Burton -  for a confidential chat.