Associate – Restructuring (Non-Contentious)
London
Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Restructuring.
Join a team where your expertise truly matters. Pinsent Masons is looking for a Restructuring Associate (3-6 PQE) to join our London team. This is your chance to work on high‑impact matters, collaborate with industry‑leading specialists, and accelerate your career in a team that invests in your growth.
This is an opportunity to work in a market-leading restructuring and insolvency practice, advising leading financial institutions, specialist investors and major corporates on some of the most complex and high‑profile transactions in the sector. You’ll join a collaborative London team where technical excellence, commercial insight and innovative problem‑solving come together to deliver exceptional results. With exposure to cutting‑edge restructuring mandates and distressed situations, you’ll play a key role in a dynamic practice that thrives on challenge, teamwork and delivering practical, solutions‑driven advice.
The opportunity
You will work at the heart of the UK restructuring and insolvency market, advising leading banks, private equity houses, specialist investors and major corporates on complex, fast‑moving mandates. From debt refinancings and restructurings to distressed M&A and special situations work, this role offers exposure to market‑shaping transactions and the chance to build a genuine profile in high‑value, high‑impact restructuring.
At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design: intentionally shaped to support high performance, meaningful development and long‑term progression. You’ll be part of a dynamic, award‑winning team that combines technical excellence with commerciality, collaboration and innovative delivery.
What you’ll do
Bring your restructuring expertise and commercial judgement to a team trusted by major financial institutions, investors and insolvency practitioners, and gain exposure to some of the highest quality work in the sector. Your role will see you:
Advising on debt refinancings, restructurings and distressed debt transactions
Supporting clients through business restructurings, asset disposals and special situations mandates
Acting on UK and cross‑border insolvency matters, including administrations, CVAs and restructuring plans
Drafting, negotiating and advising on the full range of restructuring, security and finance documentation
Guiding clients through complex, time‑critical scenarios with clear, pragmatic and solutions‑focused advice
Building strong, trusted client relationships and working closely with colleagues across our national and international network
About the team
Our Restructuring team advises clients across many sectors including:
Financial Services
Infrastructure
Retail
Professional Practices
The team is known for its technical strength and innovative approach, making it a trusted and ‘go-to’ adviser to clients navigating complex matters.
Why Pinsent Masons
At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:
High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working
Our commitment
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.
How to apply
Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor, Amanda Bower:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda--bower
Email: [email protected]
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Pinsent Masons London, England Office
30 Crown Place, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 4ES
