Associate Attorney - Restructuring

Markent Personnel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dependent care FSA

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Our client, a global law firm, seeks associates for its Insolvency & Restructuring practice in a NYC midtown hybrid setting. Candidates should have 2-4 years of restructuring experience, including cross-border matters, with strong academic credentials.

Requirements include a JD, admission to the New York Bar, and attendance at a top 50 law school with AmLaw 200 experience. Salary ranges from $235,000 to $310,000 plus bonus, with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, ad hoc and statutory committees, secured creditors, asset purchasers, and other constituents in Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings (including cross-border matters).
• Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated academic and professional excellence with strong research, analytical, and writing abilities.
• Integral member of high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar, active and in good standing, is required.
• Must have attended a top 50 law school and worked at an AmLaw 200 Law Firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, committees, creditors, asset purchasers, and other constituents in Chapter 11 matters and related restructurings.
• Assist in cross-border restructurings and coordination with teams across the firm.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex matters.
• Provide thorough research, analysis, and writing to support strategies and filings.

Skills

Strong research and writing abilities

Excellent interpersonal and written/or

Team-focused collaboration

Time management and multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Top 50 law school

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.