Financial Restructuring & Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Financial Restructuring & Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. This role is ideal for a 3rd‑6th year associate looking to engage in sophisticated restructuring matters. You will advise on complex financial cases, represent secured creditors, and support both litigation and transactional efforts.

The position offers a competitive salary in the range of $235,000 to $365,000 depending on experience. Interested candidates should reach out to Max at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 3rd–6th year associate.
• Background in large restructuring matters.
• 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.
• Support both transactional and litigation aspects of restructuring matters.

Skills

Experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters

Strong academic credentials

Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills

Job description

Financial Restructuring & Litigation Associate

Location: Washington, DC

An elite New York-headquartered law firm is seeking a 3rd‑6th year Associate to join its Financial Restructuring practice in Washington, DC. 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.

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)

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.