Restructuring and Insolvency Associate - Elite US practice

Job description

Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (3–5 PQE)

Elite US Law Firm | London | Cravath Scale

An elite US law firm with a leading global restructuring practice is seeking a mid-level Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its high-performing London team.

The practice advises on complex, high-value and often cross-border restructurings, special situations and insolvency matters, acting for a diverse client base including financial institutions, funds, corporates and other key stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team that has recently made a number of strategic senior and junior hires, creating a strong platform for a mid-level associate to step into early responsibility and meaningful client exposure.

The Role

You will work across a broad spectrum of restructuring and special situations matters, including:

• Complex financial restructurings and insolvencies
• Cross-border restructuring mandates
• Special situations and distressed scenarios
• Advisory work involving key creditor and debtor stakeholders

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• England & Wales qualification with 3–5 years’ PQE from a leading law firm
• Strong experience across restructuring, insolvency and special situations
• A solid working knowledge of key financing instruments, including:
• Bank/bilateral and syndicated loans
• High yield debt
• Intercreditor arrangements
• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional matters and restructuring-related proceedings
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling responsibility on transactions
• A commercially minded, driven and collaborative approach

Why Apply?

• Join an elite US platform with a market-leading restructuring practice
• Cravath salary scale and top-tier compensation
• Opportunity to take on early responsibility in a growing team
• Work on some of the most complex and high-profile matters in the market

For more information please reach out to Rhys for more details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

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