Top Tier Scottish law firm are looking to hire an Associate/ Senior Associate to join their highly successful Restructuring and Insolvency team- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and hybrid-working is also on offer.




Role Profile:

• The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies and clients will include corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners and law firms.


• You will work closely with clients, lenders, administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions during times of financial distress, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while protecting client interests.


• Advise on corporate restructuring, business turnaround strategies, and formal insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, CVAs, schemes of arrangement, etc.).


• Act for a range of stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, directors, and shareholders.


• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, security documents, and insolvency-related contracts.


• Conduct legal due diligence on distressed assets and businesses.


• Liaise with insolvency practitioners, regulators, and other advisors to coordinate complex matters.


• Provide strategic risk assessments and contingency planning advice.


• Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings, including asset recovery, director disqualification, and cross-border enforcement.


• Keep abreast of developments in insolvency law, case precedents, and regulatory changes.


• Support business development by maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to marketing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.


• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks, and relevant case law.


• Experience advising across both corporate and personal insolvency matters.


• Skilled in managing both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.


• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.


• Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.


• Experience working on cross-border insolvency matters.


• Established network within the insolvency and restructuring community.


• Track record of client development and relationship management.

On Offer:



Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.




To Apply:



For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:




David Thomson- Director




Tel: 0141 244 0260/ 0131 450 7164




Email: david@thomsonlrc.com