Senior Associate, Corporate Insolvency Glasgow or Edinburgh

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Associate, experienced in handling a portfolio of corporate insolvencies, looking to further their career in our market leading restructuring department. As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for a portfolio of cases - assisting with commercial matters, such as realising assets, contributing to strategy and dealing with all statutory and technical aspects of the insolvency process. This is a client-facing role, in a lively, stimulating and busy environment - working to deadlines and requiring an ability to think practically and problem solve. You will report to the managers responsible for each insolvency to which you are allocated. The role can be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office albeit the nature of the work is likely to necessitate some multi-office and on-site working across Scotland therefore the individual will require to be flexible. A mixture of working from home and fromInterpath offices/client sites is available. Key accountabilities:Insolvency remits:

• Working alongside Case Managers to provide support on corporate insolvency engagements - from pre-appointment planning to completion of all live" case matters.
• Ownership of a portfolio of cases, with responsibility for: statutory compliance; case progression in conjunction with Case Managers; and responding promptly and effectively to case correspondence and queries.
• Working with clients and colleagues to identify, ingather and safeguard assets - and, thereafter, assisting in executing realisation strategies in order to maximise realisable value.
• Undertake appropriate investigations to ascertain the reasons for insolvency and preparing the relevant reports.
• Produce correspondence (letters and emails); reports; forms and notices; minutes; file notes; and schedules and analysis of a consistently high standard and in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Interacting closely with colleagues - including Engagement Leaders - together with third-party stakeholders (including directors, employees and creditors) and appointed agents.
• Attending to any other administrative tasks required by the role.

Business development:

• Opportunity for participating in business development events to support the wider team and help grow the business.
• Be supported in developing an internal and external network of contacts.

Personal development:

• You will participate in your own personal development through working with some of the countrys most high-profile businesses alongside our highly experienced team.
• Being part of a growing business, giving you the opportunity to grow in role and, work on a range of projects to broaden experience.
• Opportunity to study for Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency.
• Opportunity to share your knowledge and experience by coaching more junior team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years corporate insolvency experience.
• Experience using IPS (Insolvency Practitioners System)
• Experience of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• The Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency qualification is preferable but not essential

Benefits

• Annual leave 26 days (in addition to Public/Bank Holidays)

• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Holiday buy / sell (up to 10 days via salary sacrifice)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Dental Insurance (optional, BUPA)
• Critical Illness Insurance (optional)