Bankruptcy & Restructuring Legal Analyst (Chapter 11)

Watershed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and pension

PTO

Parental leave

Gym subsidies

Educational reimbursements

Recognition programs

Job summary

Octus is seeking a Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst who has a comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy and experience focusing on large corporate restructurings in the United States. The role sits in our Americas Core Credit team, covering Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases and related litigation.

Candidates should hold a JD, have 4+ years of bankruptcy experience, and be willing to travel for court hearings and industry events. NYC-based candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• JD with a strong academic record.
• 4+ years of bankruptcy law experience involving large Chapter 11 cases.
• Ability to travel occasionally for court hearings and events.
• Proactive, self-starter with ability to interact with varied professionals.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day monitoring of distressed situations across the industry, owning coverage of a subset of cases.
• Reporting on case developments on a short time frame following Octus style guides.
• Preparing long-form analysis of legal or industry developments and trends.
• Collaborating with financial analysts and reporters on case coverage.
• Meeting and engaging with lawyer and investment professional Octus subscribers.
• Representing Octus on webinars, at conferences and at other industry events.

Skills

Bankruptcy law expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Octus is seeking a Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst who has a comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy and experience focusing on large corporate restructurings in the United States. The role sits in our Americas Core Credit team, covering Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases and related litigation.

Candidates should hold a JD, have 4+ years of bankruptcy experience, and be willing to travel for court hearings and industry events. NYC-based candidates are a plus.