2027 Financial Restructuring Attorney

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP in Los Angeles seeks an associate with outstanding academic credentials and a strong track record in bankruptcy matters. The role involves front-line responsibility and direct client contact.

Candidates should have a top-tier law school degree, California Bar admission (or eligibility to sit), and experience in complex reorganizations, litigation, and related matters. The work includes asset purchases, restructurings, and representing diverse constituents, with travel

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from a top-tier law school.
• Excellent writing skills and litigation experience.
• California Bar admission required or pending admission after exam.
• Experience in bankruptcy and complex reorganizations.
• Proven ability to handle client-facing work with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle prominent bankruptcy cases, including assets purchases and restructurings.
• Represent key constituents and engage in bankruptcy-related litigation.
• Maintain front-line responsibility with direct client contact.
• Travel as needed depending on case location.
• Meet a minimum of 2,000 billable hours per year on client matters.

Skills

Bankruptcy law

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Client communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

California Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Overview

• Candidates should possess outstanding academic achievement, including a strong law school record from a top-tier institution with high class ranking, proven litigation, and strong writing skills.
• California Bar admission is required, though candidates may apply prior to taking the exam, provided they sit for and obtain admission.
• Required experience includes familiarity with bankruptcy law and related issues (e.g., securities, commercial laws), along with prior experience in complex reorganization cases.
• The work involves handling prominent bankruptcy cases, including tasks such as asset purchases out of bankruptcy, company restructurings, representation of key constituents, and bankruptcy-related litigation.
• The role involves primary, front-line responsibility.
• Direct client contact is offered as appropriate, based on experience and client skills, without preconceived limitations.
• Some travel is expected, varying by the nature and location of underlying bankruptcy cases.
• A minimum of 2,000 billable hours per year on client matters (including pro bono) is expected under ordinary circumstances.
• Munger, Tolles & Olson advises companies, management teams, and corporate boards in complex restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings nationwide, representing a broad range of key constituents including debtors, boards, independent directors, official committees, secured and unsecured creditors, equity holders, stalking horse buyers, and plan sponsors.
• The firm's public engagements include representing diverse parties such as lenders, banks, bondholders, asset buyers, governments, independent directors, investment firms, trusts, unsecured creditor groups, private equity firms, and corporations (e.g., Alter Domus, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, iHeartMedia, Nexus Capital Management, PG&E, Sears, Gymboree) in various complex restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, asset sales (including 363 sales), out-of-court reorganizations, and related litigation.