Role overview
FRP Advisory is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Administrator to join our Contentious department. The candidate will have a strong background in restructuring advisory and insolvency, including administrations, liquidations and bankruptcies, ideally with some previous experience in investigations and insolvency litigation. This role involves the development and execution of asset recovery strategies in insolvency cases, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth progression of the team’s contentious caseload.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Contentious Insolvency team.
* Supporting team managers and directors across a portfolio of cases under supervision.
* Work with senior staff in developing and then following case strategy as determined.
* Holding responsibility within case teams for (i) handling the necessary day-to-day administration of the case, (ii) preparation of case documents, both statutory and non-statutory and (iii) assisting with ad hoc matters/tasks as delegated.
* Assisting senior staff with the realisation of assets, investigations, debt recovery and the distribution of funds, and more generally, case progression.
* Preparing written/email correspondence to key stakeholders and dealing with all telephone enquiries, with guidance as necessary.
* Coordinate, prepare and participate in case meetings.
* Manage cases, case deadlines and case progression (via IPS) and ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal and company policies and procedures.
* Conduct open-source investigations and develop asset recovery strategies under supervision by the team’s senior staff.
* Liaise and coordinate with legal and other external advisors to progress potential litigation and other contentious aspects.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in an insolvency administrator role.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Relevant qualifications or certifications in administration or a related field are desirable.