Associate Attorney - Restructuring

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; 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

Health care FSA

401(k) Plan

Profit-sharing

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is assisting a global law firm in NYC seeking associates for its Insolvency & Restructuring practice in a hybrid setting. The role requires 2–4 years of restructuring experience in Chapter 11 and cross-border matters, with a JD and NY Bar in good standing.

Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus; must have attended a top 50 law school and worked at an AmLaw 200 firm. Expected salary ranges from $235,000 to $310,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, committees, secured creditors, asset purchasers and others in Chapter 11 and cross-border matters.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.
• Strong academic and professional record, with excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• Integral members of high-performing, collaborative teams across the firm.
• Ability to 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 firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in restructuring matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings and cross-border matters.
• Assist in deposition and trial preparation as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm to deliver high-quality work product.
• Operate as part of high-performing, collaborative teams on multiple projects.

Skills

Restructuring experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Top 50 law school background

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.