Insolvency Solicitor

We have a great opportunity for a Insolvency Solicitor to join our fast paced but friendly team based in Reading . We are looking for candidates between 15 years PQE who are driven and demonstrate a proactive approach.

• Managing own caseload and responsible for progressing files with the supervision of the Partner whilst; working alongside the Partner and Head of the Team on a diverse caseload;
• Provide supervisory assistance to the teams junior members;
• Be involved with and attend business development events;
• Have a positive and ambitious personality;
• Be able to work effectively in situations where there are time sensitivities.

• Previous experience of Insolvency & Corporate Recovery work acting primarily for Insolvency Practitioners but also lenders and private individuals.
• Experience preferably in both contentious and noncontentious matters (both corporate and personal insolvency matters).
• Advocacy experience preferable.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised (when necessary).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent keyboard skills plus good knowledge of Microsoft office software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• Client following desirable

Contractual

• Starting at 25 days holiday depending on level of role
• Pension
• Life Assurance 5 x final salary
• Private medical cover for employee

Non Contractual

• Travel season ticket loan scheme available
• Cycle to work scheme available
• Medicash scheme
• Bring your dog to work
• 1 additional day off for your birthday
• 3 additional days off for the Christmas break
• 1 x annual charity day off per annum
• 1 well being hour off each week