Insolvency Litigation Lawyer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Interested in developing a specialist career in insolvency litigation while working on high-quality disputes within a market-leading team?
We are seeking an Insolvency Lawyer to join our growing Insolvency Litigation team, part of our wider market-leading Recoveries group. Our Recoveries team is one of the largest in the UK, with over 95 fee earners, and is Tier 1 ranked by The Legal 500 for Debt Recovery in the East Midlands. Within this, our Insolvency team is Tier 3 ranked in Yorkshire for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery, reflecting the strength of our expertise and reputation across the region.
We act for a wide range of clients including national insolvency practitioners, blue-chip companies, local authorities and commercial organisations, delivering high-quality work across both regional and national matters.
The team is primarily based in Grimsby and Hull, working with a national client base, and we are able to offer flexibility on location.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop or further specialise in insolvency litigation within a well-established, supportive and growing team.
The Role:
You will work on a broad range of insolvency matters, with a strong focus on litigation, while also gaining exposure to non-contentious work. The role offers high-quality work, strong client relationships and the opportunity to build your expertise within a recognised and expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a varied caseload of insolvency litigation matters from instruction through to resolution
- Handling personal insolvency matters including possession and sale applications, annulments and statutory demand disputes
- Managing corporate insolvency matters such as director claims, winding-up petitions, validation orders and antecedent transactions
- Providing insolvency litigation support to in-house insolvency practitioners and other teams
- Advising on non-contentious matters including administration applications, phoenix company advice and pre-pack transactions
- Drafting clear and accurate legal documentation, including applications, pleadings and correspondence
- Delivering practical and commercial advice to clients in a timely and professional manner
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Contributing to team targets and wider business development activity
The company
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.
At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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