Attorney – Insolvency Law, Restructuring

Dentons

Attorney specialized in insolvency law and restructuring at Dentons. Providing client consultations with a focus on restructuring and insolvency processes.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeFrankfurt • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising clients on restructuring and insolvency, with a strong focus on self-administration and distressed M&A transactions. Possesses business-fluent English and a proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork.

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Restructuring AdvisoryInsolvency LawDistressed M&AContract DraftingBusiness-Fluent English

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Hard Skills

Restructuring AdvisoryInsolvency LawContract DraftingDistressed M&ALegal Clerkship Experience

Soft Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingTeamworkResponsibilityProactive Personality

Certifications & Qualifications

First State ExamSecond State Exam

Industry Keywords

Self-AdministrationCorporate TransactionsClient AdvisoryFinancial Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising domestic and international clients in all areas and stages of restructuring and insolvency, with particular emphasis on self-administration (Eigenverwaltung)
Handling demanding and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility and close client contact
Advising companies, business owners, clients and creditors on restructuring cases
Drafting contracts
Advising on corporate transactions, especially distressed M&A
Establishing processes in close cooperation with our clients, sometimes on-site at the company

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two state examinations (First and Second State Exams) with above-average results
Experience in the described field of work, e.g., during the legal clerkship (Referendariat)
Business-fluent English, both written and spoken
Strong interest in business and financial matters
Highly developed ability to devise creative and compromise-oriented solutions
Enjoys teamwork and taking responsibility
Committed, proactive personality

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of annual leave plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Various fitness and sports options (e.g., Urban Sports or Fitness First membership)
Occupational medical services and other health management offerings