Contentious Insolvency Manager

Our client is looking for a Manager to join their Contentious Insolvency team in London. This team focuses on contentious insolvency and fraud investigations with a demonstrated history of recovering assets from both the UK and overseas.

They deal with cross-border issues, complex litigation and numerous contentious issues, as well as liquidations and high-profile bankruptcies.

You will need to be analytical minded with report writing experience as well as having strong interpersonal and management skills, to profitably manage a large portfolio of cases, ensuring both excellent client service and making a significant contribution towards the overall future development and success of the team, office, and firm.

You'll make an impact by:

• Planning assignments in accordance with the firm's standard procedures and relevant statutory and extra statutory obligations, and to confirm arrangements with the client, company, or appointer, including likely costs and billing arrangements.
• Managing a large portfolio of insolvency cases, including compulsory liquidations creditors voluntary liquidations and bankruptcies.
• Briefing staff on cases, to supervise and control the completion of work and to undertake 'on the job' training and appraisals where appropriate.
• Conducting detailed analysis of financial information and other records, to identify issues, assets and antecedent transactions including misfeasance, transactions at undervalue and breach of duty claims.

What our client is looking for:

They value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what they’re looking for in an ideal candidate:

• Previous experience operating at manager level in a similar role is required.
• Proven experience in insolvency fraud investigation cases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable communicating with all levels.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Proven experience in client handling and case management skills.
• Previous experience in managing, developing and coaching team members.
• Demonstrable experience in litigation presenting cases for Court.
• The motivation to make a difference, being a trusted and respected advisor to our clients and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• You will need to be able to demonstrate a strong commercial outlook.