Attorney - Restructuring

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Investments is seeking a junior Restructuring Attorney to join our Legal Transactions team in New York City. The role involves advising on stressed and distressed matters, liability management transactions, out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcies and related financings, and negotiating transaction documents with internal teams.

Requirements include a JD with New York Bar admission and 2–4 years of experience in bankruptcy or restructuring, plus strong drafting and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD required; admitted to the New York Bar.
• 2–4 years of experience at a top law firm or in-house platform, with exposure to bankruptcy, restructuring, or special situations matters.
• Strong working knowledge: Chapter 11 process; Creditor rights and remedies; Intercreditor arrangements; Liability management transactions.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating: Credit agreements; Intercreditor Agreements; Indentures; Cooperation Agreements; Restructuring Support Agreements.
• Excellent drafting, issue spotting, and written communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Support in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including chapter 11 cases, liability management transactions, exchange offers, and amendments and waivers.
• Draft, review and analyze cooperation agreements, Transaction Support Agreements, credit agreements/indentures, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding restructuring transactions and processes.
• Provide ongoing legal support for credits post-restructuring, including amendments, waivers, and related matters.
• Manage the NDA and non-reliance letter process, including review, negotiation, and execution.
• Review amendments, waivers, and consents on existing credits including assisting with liability management review and analysis.
• Oversee and manage outside counsel.

Skills

Chapter 11 knowledge

Creditor rights

Intercreditor arrangements

Liability management

Drafting & negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position Summary

Guggenheim Investments is seeking a highly motivated junior Restructuring Attorney to join our Legal Transactions team. The role will involve advising on stressed and distressed matters, liability management transactions, out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcies and related financings, as well as reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, assessing legal and structural risks, and partnering closely with investment, trading, compliance, and operations teams. The role will also involve providing support on a wide range of credit-related matters across the platform as needed. The role is based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Support in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including chapter 11 cases, liability management transactions, exchange offers, and amendments and waivers
• Draft, review and analyze cooperation agreements, Transaction Support Agreements, credit agreements/indentures, and other legal documents
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Tax, Accounting, Operations) regarding restructuring transactions and processes
• Provide ongoing legal support for credits post-restructuring, including, but not limited to, amendments, waivers, and related matters
• Manage the NDA and non-reliance letter process, including review, negotiation, and execution
• Review amendments, waivers, and consents on existing credits including assisting with liability management review and analysis
• Oversee and manage outside counsel

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• JD Required; admitted to the New York Bar
• 2-4 years of experience at a top law firm or in-house platform, with meaningful exposure to bankruptcy, restructuring, or special situations matters
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Chapter 11 process
  • Creditor rights and remedies
  • Intercreditor arrangements
  • Liability management transactions (dropdowns, uptiers, exchanges, priming)
• Experience reviewing and negotiating:
  • Credit agreements
  • Intercreditor Agreements
  • Indentures
  • Cooperation Agreements
  • Restructuring Support Agreements
• Excellent drafting, issue spotting, and written communication skills
• Strong academic credentials

We are not seeking agency assistance with this role.

We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.

Salary Range

Annual base salary between

$135,000.00-$145,000.00

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.