Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York is seeking a junior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join a creditor‑focused team. You will gain early responsibility on complex Chapter 11 matters and draft pleadings, motions, and court filings with close partner oversight.

This role emphasizes practical learning, substantive drafting, and meaningful court exposure, with opportunities to work closely with senior attorneys on high‑profile restructurings and expanding your bankruptcy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree; class of 2024 or 2025.
• Strong interest in creditor-side bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong legal writing and research skills.
• Bar admission obtained or pending for recent 2025 graduates.
• Prior bankruptcy coursework, internships, or clerkship experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other bankruptcy-related court filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex restructuring issues.
• Support representation of secured creditors, indenture trustees, claims traders, landlords, and asset acquirers.
• Assist with discovery proceedings and participation in court hearings.
• Take ownership of discrete workstreams and matters as experience develops.
• Work closely with senior associates and partners on high-profile restructurings.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Creditors focus

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Location: New York, NY

A well-regarded bankruptcy and restructuring practice is seeking a junior associate to join its creditor-focused bankruptcy team in New York. This role offers early responsibility and hands‑on exposure to complex Chapter 11 matters, representing a broad range of sophisticated creditor‑side clients.

The position is well suited to a junior attorney looking to build a strong foundation in commercial bankruptcy and restructuring, with meaningful court exposure and substantive drafting responsibility from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other bankruptcy-related court filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex restructuring issues.
• Support representation of secured creditors, indenture trustees, claims traders, landlords, and asset acquirers.
• Assist with discovery proceedings and participation in court hearings.
• Take ownership of discrete workstreams and matters as experience develops.
• Work closely with senior associates and partners on high‑profile restructurings.

Who You Are

• Law school class of 2024 or 2025.
• Strong interest in creditor‑side bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong legal writing and research skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organised, and capable of handling responsibility early in your career.
• Bar admission obtained or pending for recent 2025 graduates.
• Prior bankruptcy coursework, internships, or clerkship experience is beneficial but not required.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $195,000 – $205,000 DOE
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid leave benefits

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to express interest or learn more.