Associate Attorney - Restructuring

Professional Recruiting Consultants, 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

401(k) Plan

Profit-Sharing

Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. is assisting a global law firm in NYC for an Insolvency & Restructuring associate role in a hybrid setting. The candidate will handle Chapter 11 matters, cross-border restructurings, and work within a high-performing team.

The position requires 2–4 years of restructuring experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and admission to the New York Bar. Top 50 law school graduates with AmLaw 200 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active NY Bar in good standing
• Top 50 law school and AmLaw 200 experience
• Strong academic and professional excellence with excellent research, analytical, and writing abilities

Responsibilities

• Join Insolvency & Restructuring practice as part of a collaborative team
• Represent debtors, committees, creditors, and other constituents in Chapter 11 proceedings and restructurings
• Prepare for depositions and trial where applicable
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Restructuring experience

Deposition prep

Research and writing

Team collaboration

Multitasking

AmLaw 200 background

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Top 50 law school

Experience at AmLaw 200

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.