Associate Attorney - Restructuring

Accounting Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dependent care

Health care FSA

401(k) Plan

Profit-sharing

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Global Law Firm in New York City is seeking associates for its Insolvency & Restructuring practice in a hybrid Midtown office. The role requires 2–4 years of restructuring experience, JD from an accredited law school, and admission to the New York Bar.

Candidates with deposition/trial prep experience and background with AmLaw 200 firms are preferred. The expected salary ranges from $235,000 to $310,000, with bonus potential depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, committees, creditors, asset buyers, in Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.
• Strong academic and professional track record; excellent research, analytical, and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys across the firm in high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to cross-border matters and complex restructurings.

Skills

Restructuring experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Research and writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Top 50 law school

Bar admission (New York)

Job description

Our client is a global law firm and has been practicing for over 100 years. There are seeking associates to join its Insolvency & Restructuring practice at its NYC midtown office in a hybrid setting.

Main Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Between 2–4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, ad hoc and statutory committees, secured creditors, asset purchasers, and other constituents in connection with Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, including cross-border matters.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.
• Demonstrate a record of high academic and professional excellence, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and exceptional research, analytical, and writing abilities. The associate will work with attorneys across the firm.
• Responsibility as integral members of high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar, active and in good standing, is also required.
• Must have attended a top 50 law school & worked at an AmLaw 200 Law Firm

The expected salary for this position is $235,000 - $310,000, plus bonus - depending on experience. The firm offers a full range of benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) Plan, Profit-Sharing, Holidays, Paid Time-Off, and a robust Wellness Program.