Associate Attorney - Restructuring

H.T. Prof Executive 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 benefits

401(k) Plan

Profit-Sharing

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Our client, a Global Law Firm, seeks associates to join its Insolvency & Restructuring practice in NYC Midtown in a hybrid setting. The role requires 2–4 years of restructuring experience, with strong research and writing skills, and admission to the New York Bar.

Candidates should have attended a top law school and worked at an AmLaw 200 firm. Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus, with collaboration across the firm and tight deadline management.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of restructuring experience in Chapter 11 or out-of-court restructurings.
• JD from an accredited law school; NY Bar in good standing.
• Top 50 law school graduate and AmLaw 200 firm experience.
• Strong academic, research, writing, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on restructuring matters.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support deposition and trial preparation as needed.

Skills

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Legal research

Analytical writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

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.