Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency

White & Case LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

White & Case LLP in New York seeks an attorney with 1–6 years of experience focused on sophisticated financial restructuring work. You will join the Financial Restructuring & Insolvency team, handling complex matters, advising on governance, and navigating Chapter 11 cases with a collaborative global firm.

You will draft pleadings, plan negotiations, and coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters, working under guidance to manage multiple streams while delivering clear client updates.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school (LLM or foreign equivalent acceptable).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a large firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong drafting ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize under pressure.
• Fluency in English; bar admission in the city of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and revision of pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda in bankruptcy-related proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex issues under the US Bankruptcy Code and related statutes; provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop and revise plans of reorganization and discovery statements; prepare for hearings.
• Negotiate stay issues, cash collateral, DIP financing, and protective orders with stakeholders.
• Manage claims objections and cross-border insolvency workstreams; coordinate with overseas counsel.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements and other key documents; supervise deposits and depositions.

Skills

Strong communication

Drafting

Time management

Client service

Professional presence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking to hire an attorney with one to six years of experience for a role focused on financial restructuring work. This position is ideal for an attorney seeking sophisticated, high-profile, and complex restructuring matters at an elite global law firm. This is a unique opportunity to work within the prestigious, highly collaborative Financial Restructuring & Insolvency team. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in restructuring work, including advising on financial considerations in restructurings, corporate governance, and fiduciary duty issues in distressed contexts, director and officer responsibilities, and capital structure changes and liability management transactions. Candidates should demonstrate excellent academic credentials and a solid grounding in core commercial law concepts, together with a willingness to deepen their expertise in bankruptcy and restructuring. You should be organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple workstreams with guidance and supervision while navigating complex, evolving legal issues. We value associates who are personable, cooperative and enjoy working as part of a team. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of assignments will be key to success in this role.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Lead drafting and revising of pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda in Chapter 11 and other insolvency-related proceedings
• Take primary responsibility for researching and analyzing complex issues under the US Bankruptcy Code, related federal and state statutes, and translating that analysis into strategic recommendations
• Take a central role in developing and analyzing plans of reorganization, including drafting and revising disclosure statements, coordinating supporting evidence, and preparing for confirmation hearings
• Negotiate automatic stay issues, use of cash collateral, debtor-in-possession financing, and provision of adequate protection, including interfacing with opposing counsel and key stakeholders
• Manage the claims objection and estimation processes, including drafting and arguing objections and responses
• Coordinate cross-border insolvency and Chapter 15-related workstreams, including managing communications with overseas counsel and aligning strategy across jurisdictions
• Draft and negotiate restructuring support agreements, forbearance agreements, and other key case documents, with increasing responsibility for structuring terms and managing counterparties
• Occasionally assist in document review, preparing chronologies and case narratives, and assisting in preparation for depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Analyze complex financial and business information to inform litigation and case strategy, including reviewing business plans, financial statements, and valuation materials, and working closely with financial advisors and experts
• Monitor, synthesize, and communicate developments in bankruptcy and insolvency law, including case law, rule changes, and enforcement trends, and assess their impact on ongoing matters and client positions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client communications on assigned matters, including drafting substantive email updates, research summaries, and case status reports on fast-moving bankruptcy issues
• Contribute to and help lead development of internal knowledge materials, including model pleadings, checklists, and practice guides focused on bankruptcy and related commercial litigation, and mentor junior associates in their effective use

Salary Range

Salary Range: US $225,00 - $390,000

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree (LLM or foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school required
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in a large firm setting
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Driven by professional growth
• Strong professional presence
• Client service focus
• Sound judgment
• Calm in the face of pressure
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
• Fluency in English
• Admitted to the bar in the city where you are applying

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [e-mail].

Benefits at White & Case

• medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave)
• Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

Firm Summary

Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise. Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work. What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work. Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.

Our Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice specializes in providing strategic legal counsel to clients facing financial distress, insolvency or bankruptcy. We assist creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders in navigating complex restructuring and insolvency proceedings. Our team has expertise in developing and implementing restructuring plans, negotiating with creditors and managing litigation related to distressed assets. We guide clients through chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and cross-border insolvencies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. By leveraging our deep understanding of financial and legal frameworks, we help clients achieve optimal outcomes in challenging financial situations, preserving value and facilitating recovery.