Restructuring Associate
Buchanan · London, England ·
1–3 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
- 1-3 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.