Business Recovery and Insolvency Partner - Imperium Financial Recruitment : Job Details

Business Recovery and Insolvency Partner (Head of Department)

Location: Manchester Area

Acting Agency: Imperium Financial Recruitment

About the Firm

Our client is a newly established and ambitious law firm delivering high-quality legal services in sectors including short-term lending, property, corporate recovery, and litigation. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-focused solutions, this is a unique opportunity to join at a senior level and have a defining impact on the firm’s growth and future direction.

The firm specialises in the financial services and real estate sectors, with extensive expertise in fast-paced bridging transactions, high-value property matters, and distressed property sales by insolvency office holders and receivers. They are building a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for clients in challenging legal and commercial situations.

Role Overview

The firm is seeking an experienced and driven Business Recovery and Insolvency Partner to lead the Business Recovery and Insolvency Department. As Head of Department, you will set the strategic vision, lead a high-performing team, and manage a portfolio of complex contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters. This role offers the scope to shape a department within a forward-thinking, fast-growing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Business Recovery and Insolvency Department, supervising junior lawyers and support staff.
• Develop and deliver the department’s strategic growth plan.
• Advise insolvency practitioners and corporate clients on administration, liquidation, receivership, and restructuring matters.
• Handle complex, high-value contentious and non-contentious insolvency cases.
• Represent clients in court and in negotiations, providing expert litigation and dispute resolution support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
• Stay up-to-date with insolvency legislation and case law.
• Collaborate with other departments to offer integrated legal solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior team members to support their professional growth.
• Work across diverse insolvency and property sectors, including developments, hotels, residential, mixed-use, apartment blocks, buy-to-let portfolios, and freehold investments.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in business recovery and insolvency law.
• Proven track record in managing both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire a team.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Skilled at managing a varied and demanding caseload.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Strategic and commercially focused mindset.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Existing client base welcome but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional influence.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Regular training and development opportunities.
• The chance to work alongside experienced and dedicated professionals.
• The opportunity to shape and lead a department within a growing and ambitious firm.