Insolvency Head of Department

This well-established, Legal 500 law firm are experiencing significant growth and are looking for an entrepreneurial Insolvency Lawyer to join the team as their head of department. You will have full support to grow the department and autonomy over key decisions that affect the firm's growth and direction.

The Firm:

This boutique commercial practice may be small in size but is powerful in impact and are pioneering change into the legal industry, which has enabled them to become a leading firm in the North West and be ranked in the Legal 500.

The firm has established an enviable reputation in the Liverpool, Manchester and now the Leeds market and has been growing consistently. They have attracted lawyers from respected backgrounds who want to be a part of an exciting project and make their mark on the firm.

You will be supported in developing your practice and growing your reputation and client base. You will also receive a highly competitive salary and market-leading bonus structure, which will see you earn a percentage of your billings, cross-referrals, and total work generated in the department.

This entrepreneurial boutique law firm has genuinely exciting plans to build on its growth and diversify its offering, making it the perfect time to join.

The Role:

The firm is looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial Insolvency Lawyer to lead their Insolvency department in Leeds.

You will be responsible for leading and directing the growth of the Insolvency Department while being supported by the firm in marketing and networking. You will be starting in a warm position and can leverage their existing client base and cross referrals from their strong departments as a full-service firm.

You will act on behalf of receivers, liquidators, insolvency practitioners and trustees in bankruptcy across a full range of litigious insolvency-related matters, with a particular emphasis on advising and assisting insolvency practitioners in pursuing claims to recover assets in order to maximise the realisation of assets for creditors.

The role comes with excellent prospects for progression, with clear Equity Partnership prospects and the opportunity to develop and grow a team.

Requirements:

• You will be an Insolvency Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE (there is no upper limit in regard to experience)
• A transferable client base or contacts is highly advantageous
• Comfortable developing business and generating work
• Previous experience in leading a team is desirable

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.