Bankruptcy & Restructuring Litigation Associate (NY)

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary merit bonus

Flexible time off

401(k)

Comprehensive healthcare

Parental and wellness benefits

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York seeks a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Litigation Associate with 4–9 years of experience to join its market-leading team. You will advise on Chapter 11 proceedings, cross-border restructurings and other sophisticated bankruptcy matters downtown.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, deposition, and analytical skills, with collaboration across offices and industries. Excellent communication and State Bar admission are required.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and analytical skills for complex Chapter 11 proceedings
• Experience handling depositions and high-profile restructuring matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client service, and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex restructuring and bankruptcy matters
• Support Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings
• Draft briefs, motions and substantive legal filings
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage sophisticated restructuring and litigation matters
• Work closely with clients across industries and jurisdictions
• Collaborate with cross-border and cross-office teams on high-profile matters

Skills

Drafting

Deposition experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

State Bar admission

Job description

The People Of: Professional Services in New York seeks a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Litigation Associate with 4–9 years of experience to join its market-leading team. You will advise on Chapter 11 proceedings, cross-border restructurings and other sophisticated bankruptcy matters downtown.

The role emphasizes strong drafting, deposition, and analytical skills, with collaboration across offices and industries. Excellent communication and State Bar admission are required.