Junior Restructuring Solicitor | Elite US Firm (March 2026 NQs included)

Overview

A top-tier US firm is quietly expanding its London-based Restructuring team, looking to bring on a junior associate (0–2 PQE) to join a high-performing, partner-led team. The group sits within the broader finance practice and focuses on strategic and bespoke restructuring and leveraged finance work, including distressed MandA, creditor- and debtor-side restructurings, special situations, as well as European term loan B, unitranche and bank/bond financings. You’ll gain exposure to multi-jurisdictional deals, work closely with US colleagues, and advise top-tier clients including hedge funds, sponsors, corporates, bondholders and insolvency practitioners. The firm offers a collegiate culture, hands-on mentorship, flexible working (three days in office), and Cravath-scale pay.Responsibilities

Assist on restructuring and leveraged finance assignments across multi-jurisdictional matters.Support creditor-side mandates and financial restructuring work; exposure to acquisition finance preferred.Collaborate with US colleagues and advise hedge funds, sponsors, corporates, bondholders, and insolvency practitioners.Qualifications

Traditionally trained UK Qualified Associate (or expected to qualify soon) or common law qualifiedAt least 6 months of financial restructuring experience from a leading UK or US firmExperience in creditor-side mandates and financial restructuring; acquisition finance preferredSeniority level

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