Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate — Debtors, DIP, Creditor Reps

Lateral Link; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Lateral Link in New York is seeking a mid-level bankruptcy and restructuring associate (3–6 years) to join a nationally ranked practice. The position features Cravath-scale compensation ($260K–$390K depending on class year) and immediate exposure to complex Chapter 11 matters.

You will represent debtors, creditors' committees, and individual creditors, manage day-to-day client relationships, and work on DIP financing, plans, 363 sales, and out‑of‑court restructurings.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of Chapter 11 and restructuring experience.
• Experience representing both debtors and creditors.
• Strong drafting and courtroom exposure.
• New York bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Handle Chapter 11 and restructuring matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work on DIP financing, plan negotiations, 363 sales, and out-of-court restructurings.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and workflow with limited partner oversight.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and routine court filings for hearings.

Skills

Chapter 11

Restructuring

Client management

Drafting

Courtroom exposure

Education

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Lateral Link in New York is seeking a mid-level bankruptcy and restructuring associate (3–6 years) to join a nationally ranked practice. The position features Cravath-scale compensation ($260K–$390K depending on class year) and immediate exposure to complex Chapter 11 matters.

You will represent debtors, creditors' committees, and individual creditors, manage day-to-day client relationships, and work on DIP financing, plans, 363 sales, and out‑of‑court restructurings.