Business Restructuring + Insolvency Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Considine Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Industry-leading parental leave

Tax-free health accounts

401(k) plans

Global wellness program

Flex Time Away

Paid annual fees for bar registration

Pro bono counsel support

Matching gift programs

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a skilled attorney with 4-6 years of experience in Bankruptcy and Restructuring. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of restructuring principles and experience with complex chapter 11 cases. The firm emphasizes career ownership and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, parental leave, and a competitive salary ranging from $310,000 to $390,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Experience with large chapter 11 cases and restructuring matters.

Skills

Experience in special situations and/or bankruptcy

Strong understanding of restructuring principles

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong judgment

Ability to manage multiple matters

Understanding of transactional aspects of restructurings

Education

Top-tier law school credentials

Member of the New York bar

Job description

New York, NY

Our client is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for their top-notch talent.

The Firm consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice Group

Consistently recognized as industry leaders by Chambers USA, Legal 500 US, Law360, and The Deal, among others, the Firm’s Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group counsels clients around the globe on the issues that arise in relation to corporate distress, including some of the most significant bankruptcy cases in recent history.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a high performer with 4 to 6 years of experience in special situations and/or bankruptcy and restructuring at a leading firm, including work on large, complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructuring matters.
• You have a strong understanding of restructuring principles.
• You have exposure to transactional aspects of restructurings, including negotiating plans, financing arrangements, asset sales, restructuring support agreements and liability management transactions.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with increasing responsibility.
• Strong academic credentials in law coursework at a top-tier law school are highly valued.
• You are a member of the New York bar.

Own Your Career

• The Firm empowers its lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to their attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.
• A best-in-class and transparent framework for success provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• Their mentoring and sponsorship programs take a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, their internal professional development program creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of their attorneys as they grow and develop.
• The Firm’s dedicated Center for Career Advancement offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

What’s on Offer

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

New York, NY annual salary range: $310,000.00-$390,000.00, plus bonus. Exempt status: Exempt.