Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Associate

IDEX Consulting Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in New York seeks a talented 3rd-5th year Associate for its Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice. The successful candidate will bring significant restructuring experience, including Chapter 11 proceedings, and will represent debtors, creditors and official committees across complex matters.

The role offers exposure to a sophisticated workload, with opportunities to work closely with senior lawyers and handle high‑profile matters in a highly collaborative

Qualifications

• 3–5 year associate with significant restructuring experience in bankruptcy & corporate restructuring
• experience with Chapter 11 proceedings
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• outstanding academic credentials
• analytical, drafting, advocacy and client-management abilities

Responsibilities

• Handle complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters across all stages, including motions, hearings and contested matters
• Represent debtors, creditors and official committees of unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 and related proceedings
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to manage multiple engagements in a high‑stakes environment
• Draft pleadings, motions and other court filings and participate in hearings and negotiations

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented 3rd-5th year Associate to join its highly regarded Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring practice in New York. The successful candidate will have significant restructuring experience, including Chapter 11 proceedings, representing debtors, creditors and official committees of unsecured creditors across all stages of complex corporate restructurings and bankruptcy matters. Strong experience with bankruptcy court practice, including drafting and arguing motions, participating in hearings and managing contested matters is essential.

The team handles a sophisticated and diverse range of high-stakes restructuring and insolvency matters, including Chapter 11 reorganisations, out-of-court workouts, liquidations, mass torts, receiverships, restructured credits and securitisations, security enforcement actions, corporate investigations and insolvency-related litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate to gain substantial hands-on responsibility, work closely with senior lawyers and develop their expertise on sophisticated matters while managing multiple significant engagements within a highly collaborative environment.

Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Also demonstrate strong analytical, drafting, advocacy and client-management skills, together with the drive and commitment to progress within a leading restructuring practice.