Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 255,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Firm-paid Bar Association fees & CLE

Relocation bonus $5,000

Parking and transportation benefits

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Associate in the Boston area. The role focuses on high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings, corporate restructurings, workouts and insolvency litigation, representing debtors, creditors and committees.

Candidates should have strong bankruptcy court experience, exceptional writing and client-management skills, and a clear path toward partnership. Ideal candidates hold a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 3–5 years of bankruptcy and corporate restructuring experience.
• Substantial Chapter 11 experience representing debtors, creditors and/or official committees of unsecured creditors.
• Strong bankruptcy court experience including drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and managing contested matters.
• Admission to the applicable state bar or active progress toward admission in the jurisdiction of the primary office.
• Experience in a sophisticated large-law-firm environment (Am Law 200).
• Strong academics plus exceptional legal research, writing, analytic and advocacy skills.
• Ability to take ownership of sophisticated matters and work well in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors and official committees in Chapter 11 proceedings and corporate restructurings.
• Handle matters involving reorganizations, out-of-court workouts and insolvency-related litigation.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs and other substantive bankruptcy filings.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings and contested matters.
• Manage multiple complex engagements with responsiveness and client service.
• Collaborate with partners and multidisciplinary teams across offices on high-visibility matters.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients through complex financial and legal challenges.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client management

Time management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Bar admission in jurisdiction or progression

Job description

Position Title: Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Associate

Salary Range: $255,000–$330,000 / annually, DOE

Step into a sophisticated restructuring practice where the matters are high-profile, the work is substantive, and associates are given the opportunity to make an impact. The Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Associate will work on complex Chapter 11 proceedings, corporate restructurings, workouts and insolvency-related litigation, representing debtors, creditors and official committees across challenging, high-stakes engagements. The ideal candidate is a driven and highly skilled restructuring attorney who combines strong bankruptcy court experience with exceptional writing, advocacy and client-management skills and wants to build a long-term career with a clear path toward partnership.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors and official committees of unsecured creditors throughout Chapter 11 proceedings and corporate restructurings
• Handle sophisticated matters involving reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, liquidations, distressed situations and insolvency-related litigation
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs and other substantive bankruptcy court filings
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, contested matters and other significant proceedings
• Manage multiple complex engagements simultaneously while maintaining exceptional responsiveness, accuracy and client service
• Collaborate with partners, associates and multidisciplinary teams across offices on high-visibility matters
• Develop trusted client relationships while providing strategic guidance through complex financial and legal challenges

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 3–5 years of significant bankruptcy and corporate restructuring experience
• Substantial Chapter 11 experience representing debtors, creditors and/or official committees of unsecured creditors
• Strong bankruptcy court experience including drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and managing contested matters
• Admission to the applicable state bar or active progress toward admission in the jurisdiction of the primary office
• Experience within a sophisticated large-law-firm environment, including Am Law 200 firms
• Strong academic credentials paired with exceptional legal research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills
• Ability to take ownership of sophisticated matters, manage competing priorities and work effectively within a highly collaborative team

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with immediate eligibility
• 401(k) eligibility beginning immediately
• Unlimited PTO
• Firm-paid Bar Association fees and CLE expenses
• Three-tier bonus structure rewarding billable performance with additional achievement bonus potential at the highest tier
• Parking and transportation benefits plus a $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates

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