Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate (3–5 PQE)

Job description

Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate (3–5 PQE)

London | Elite New York Law Firm | Cravath-Scale Compensation

An elite New York law firm is seeking an exceptional Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its premier London practice.

This role sits at the absolute top of the market. Associates work on the most complex, high-stakes, and cross-border restructuring and special situations mandates in Europe and beyond, alongside globally recognised partners and a truly international client base.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will advise leading financial institutions, funds, and corporates on:

• High-profile restructurings and insolvencies, including landmark cross-border matters
• Special situations and distressed investments across the capital structure
• Complex multi-jurisdictional restructuring proceedings
• Sophisticated financing arrangements, including bank facilities, high-yield debt, and intercreditor structures

This is a lean-team environment offering early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to operate at the very highest technical and commercial level.

The Candidate

We are looking for lawyers who are:

• UK-trained and England & Wales qualified, with 3–5 years’ PQE
• Currently practising within a top-tier restructuring, insolvency, or special situations team
• Technically excellent, with a strong grasp of financing instruments and capital structures
• Experienced in restructuring-related proceedings, ideally spanning multiple jurisdictions
• Confident drafters and negotiators with sharp commercial instincts
• Intellectually outstanding, highly motivated, and naturally collaborative
• Professional, personable, and the kind of lawyer clients and colleagues want on their most critical matters

Why This Firm?

• Cravath-scale compensation and market-leading benefits
• Exposure to headline-making global restructurings
• Unmatched training, mentorship, and deal experience
• A culture that prizes excellence, collegiality, and ambition in equal measure
• A platform that genuinely accelerates long-term career trajectories

This is an opportunity for an outstanding restructuring associate to operate at the very top of the global legal market.

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English