Elite Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

Keystone Distinction Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York, NY. This role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and special situations matters in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have 3–7 years of substantive restructuring, bankruptcy, or special situations finance experience, with a JD from a top-tier law school and active bar admission in the applicable

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3–7 years of substantive experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance transactions.
• Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and liability management transactions.
• Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, both in-court and out-of-court.
• Advise creditors, debtors, and investors in distressed and special situations financings.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, restructuring support agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Support liability management transactions, recapitalizations, and distressed M&A opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, corporate, and litigation attorneys.

Skills

Top-tier JD program

Bar admission in applicable jurisd.

3–7 years restructuring experience

Creditors/debtors experience

Drafting & negotiation

Big law experience

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York, NY. This role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and special situations matters in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have 3–7 years of substantive restructuring, bankruptcy, or special situations finance experience, with a JD from a top-tier law school and active bar admission in the applicable