Financial Restructuring & Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York is looking for a Financial Restructuring & Litigation Associate. This role offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated restructuring matters representing secured creditors. Ideal candidates are 3rd–6th year associates with experience in bankruptcy and restructuring at a major law firm.

This position will involve advising on complex matters, drafting documentation, and working closely with senior attorneys. The offered salary range is competitive, between $235,000 and $365,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3rd–6th year associate with experience at a major law firm.
• Experience representing creditors, particularly secured creditors.
• Exposure to both restructuring litigation and transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex financial restructuring and bankruptcy matters.
• Represent secured creditors in in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and restructuring-related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.

Skills

Experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters

Strong academic credentials

Excellent drafting skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Financial Restructuring & Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY

An elite New York law firm is seeking a 3rd–6th year Associate to join its Financial Restructuring practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters within a highly regarded restructuring platform.

The role offers exposure to large-scale restructurings representing creditors, particularly secured creditors, across both transactional and litigation aspects of restructuring matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on complex financial restructuring and bankruptcy matters
• Represent secured creditors in in-court and out-of-court restructurings
• Support both transactional and litigation aspects of restructuring matters
• Draft motions, pleadings and restructuring-related documentation
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients on high-stakes matters

Who You Are

• 3rd–6th year associate
• Experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters at a major law firm
• Background in large restructuring matters
• Experience representing creditors, particularly secured creditors
• Exposure to both restructuring litigation and transactional work
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 – $365,000 (DOE)