Restructuring & Insolvency Manager

We are seeking an experienced restructuring and insolvency professional to join the team at Manager level. The successful candidate will take day-to-day ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate insolvency, restructuring and advisory assignments, working closely with Partners and senior colleagues and supervising junior colleagues.

This is a hands-on delivery role. The emphasis is on strong case and project management, technical quality, commercial control, clear communication and the development of the team. The Manager will support client development and contribute to proposals and networking, but personal work origination and an established referral network are not core requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement and portfolio delivery

• Manage a portfolio of restructuring, insolvency and advisory engagements from planning through to completion, agreeing priorities and approach with the relevant Partner or senior engagement lead.

• Take responsibility for day-to-day case progression, statutory and regulatory compliance, correspondence, records, deadlines and engagement administration.

• Plan assignments, allocate work, monitor milestones and proactively identify issues, delays and dependencies.

• Prepare and review reports, financial analysis, options papers, proposals, presentations and stakeholder communications.

• Maintain effective engagement controls, including budgets, time recording, work in progress, billing, cash collection, risk management and file quality.

• Escalate material technical, commercial, conduct or litigation issues promptly, with a clear assessment and recommended next steps.

Technical and advisory work

Manage and support assignments which may include:

• Creditors’ voluntary, members’ voluntary and compulsory liquidations

• Administrations and receiverships

• Company voluntary arrangements and other restructuring plans or solutions

• Independent business reviews, short-term cash flow reviews and contingency planning

• Turnaround, accelerated sale and distressed M&A assignments

• Stakeholder negotiations involving directors, shareholders, lenders, funders, creditors and professional advisers

• Apply sound technical judgement and ensure work complies with relevant insolvency legislation, Statements of Insolvency Practice, professional standards, internal procedures and engagement terms.

• Undertake and review financial analysis, cash flow forecasts, business plans and viability assessments, translating findings into practical recommendations.

• Draft high-quality advice and reports which are accurate, balanced, concise and appropriate for the intended audience.

• Work across Northern Ireland and England & Wales procedures where required, recognising jurisdictional differences and seeking senior or specialist input where appropriate.

Client and stakeholder management

• Act as a reliable day-to-day contact for clients and other stakeholders, providing clear updates and managing expectations.

• Build trusted working relationships with directors, lenders, creditors, solicitors, accountants, agents and other advisers.

• Lead routine meetings and calls, present findings and recommendations, and support Partners or senior engagement leads in more complex or sensitive situations.

• Handle difficult conversations professionally and maintain momentum where information, decisions or cooperation are delayed.

People management and development

• Supervise, coach and review the work of administrators and assistant managers across multiple engagements.

• Set clear objectives, provide timely feedback and support performance reviews and development planning.

• Create opportunities for junior colleagues to build technical, commercial and client-facing capability.

• Contribute to resourcing decisions, workload management,…