Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate — Contested & Distressed

Lockridge Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockridge Partners in New York seeks a mid-level associate to work on complex bankruptcy, restructuring, and distressed situations for creditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders. You will engage in Chapter 11 matters and workouts, gaining exposure to both contested and transactional restructuring.

You will work closely with senior attorneys and clients, take meaningful responsibility, and develop technical range and commercial judgment in a dynamic, hybrid role.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar.
• 3–6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights, or closely related experience at a law firm.
• Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings or complex restructuring matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with bankruptcy litigation, distressed transactions, workouts, or secured-credit matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors, debtors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Handle substantive aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings, contested matters, workouts, and distressed situations.
• Draft motions, objections, pleadings, restructuring documents, settlement agreements, and other bankruptcy-related filings.
• Analyze credit agreements, capital structures, collateral packages, claims, and restructuring alternatives.
• Participate in negotiations, hearings, discovery, and strategic discussions with clients and opposing parties.
• Take increasing ownership of matters while coordinating with corporate, finance, litigation, and other attorneys when needed.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Communication with clients

Education

J.D.

Job description

Lockridge Partners in New York seeks a mid-level associate to work on complex bankruptcy, restructuring, and distressed situations for creditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders. You will engage in Chapter 11 matters and workouts, gaining exposure to both contested and transactional restructuring.

You will work closely with senior attorneys and clients, take meaningful responsibility, and develop technical range and commercial judgment in a dynamic, hybrid role.