Interested in developing a specialist career in insolvency litigation while working on high-quality disputes within a market-leading team?
We are seeking an Insolvency Lawyer to join our growing Insolvency Litigation team, part of our wider market-leading Recoveries group. Our Recoveries team is one of the largest in the UK, with over 95 fee earners, and is Tier 1 ranked by The Legal 500 for Debt Recovery in the East Midlands. Within this, our Insolvency team is Tier 3 ranked in Yorkshire for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery, reflecting the strength of our expertise and reputation across the region.
We act for a wide range of clients including national insolvency practitioners, blue-chip companies, local authorities and commercial organisations, delivering high-quality work across both regional and national matters.
The team is primarily based in Grimsby and Hull, working with a national client base, and we are able to offer flexibility on location.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop or further specialise in insolvency litigation within a well-established, supportive and growing team.
The Role:
You will work on a broad range of insolvency matters, with a strong focus on litigation, while also gaining exposure to non-contentious work. The role offers high-quality work, strong client relationships and the opportunity to build your expertise within a recognised and expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Managing a varied caseload of insolvency litigation matters from instruction through to resolution
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Handling personal insolvency matters including possession and sale applications, annulments and statutory demand disputes
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Managing corporate insolvency matters such as director claims, winding-up petitions, validation orders and antecedent transactions
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Providing insolvency litigation support to in-house insolvency practitioners and other teams
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Advising on non-contentious matters including administration applications, phoenix company advice and pre-pack transactions
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Drafting clear and accurate legal documentation, including applications, pleadings and correspondence
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Delivering practical and commercial advice to clients in a timely and professional manner
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
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Contributing to team targets and wider business development activity
With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.
We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.
Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.
