Associate Attorney - Restructuring

R.L. Barclay & Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Dependent care

Health care flexible spending accounts

401(k) Plan

Profit-Sharing

Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC is assisting a global law firm in NYC that seeks associates for its Insolvency & Restructuring practice in a hybrid midtown setting. The role targets 2–4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, committees, creditors, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings.

A JD from an accredited law school, NY Bar admission, and a top-50 law school pedigree are required, with cross-border matters and deposition/trial prep valued.

Qualifications

• A JD 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.
• 2–4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, committees, creditors, and other constituents.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, ad hoc and statutory committees, secured creditors, asset purchasers, and other constituents in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, including cross-border matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm as integral members of high-performing teams.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

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


• a robust Wellness Program