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Burges Salmon. We're more than a law firm. We're a place where you can be more of everything.
Exposure to high-profile clients and partners is just the start. With us, you'll reap the rewards of enjoying responsibility from day one. So if you're looking to work at a fresh-thinking firm that's blazing a trail with industry-leading insight, it's time to take the leap.
The Firm
Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as a RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work at 2024'.
And did you know our hybrid working model offers flexible working options too?
The Team
Restructuring & Insolvency
Our Tier 1 ranked team (Chambers and Legal 500) was shortlisted in the 2023 Lawyer Awards and has extensive experience across a wide range of sectors - renewable energy, real estate, pensions, retail, leisure and the public sector – and most of our domestic work originates in London and the rest of the UK. For cross-border matters, we work closely with our preferred firm international network. We are active members of R3, INSOL, INSOL Europe, ILA, TMA and IWIRC.
Recent works includes advising:
FRP on the Wasps Holdings Group administration, FTI on the sale of Cote Restaurants, Clarks on its Restructuring, Birmingham Bio on its debt and equity restructuring, Deloitte as administrators of Adelie Foods, Bakers + Baristas on its CVA, BDO as administrators of Bathstore and Causeway Capital on the acquisition of Patisserie Valerie
What others say
“The team effortlessly mix quality legal advice with common sense which stems from their experience and expertise in the marketplace” and are “reliable, efficient and knowledgeable with approachable team members” (Legal 500).
Responsibilities
At Burges Salmon, you will have a fair, transparent path to progression. To find out more click here to download our Career Guide for Lawyers.
- Building the Culture: You'll deliver service excellence on all client matters and participate in cultural initiatives that underpin life at the firm, making Burges Salmon a great place to work.
- Delivering Results: Achieve your personal objectives and be aware of how to focus your contribution to support the firm's overall aims.
- Growing our People: Establish a strong skills foundation, proactively looking for opportunities to broaden your technical / client experience wherever possible, and bring your best to all that you do.
- Developing our Business: Assist efforts to develop new client relationships and enhance existing alliances.
What you'll need
- Relevant experience working on restructuring and insolvency matters.
- Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
- Be self-motivated and willing to learn
- Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
Benefits
Click here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.
It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
Get in touch!
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nick Hixson - 0117 902 6333 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
Have we hooked you yet? Make a leap. Make a splash…
Benefits
Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave
2 paid days leave volunteering
Pension and life assurance
Private medical insurance
Parental leave
Flexible working
Personal/Professional development
Cycle to work
Social club
