High-Impact Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

H. T. PROF Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Washington, DC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. This direct hire, hybrid role offers exposure to complex domestic and cross-border matters within a leading AmLaw environment.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar status in the applicable jurisdiction, 3–7 years in restructuring or bankruptcy, and strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills. Large firm experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD from top-tier law school with 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

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Bar admission

Restructuring knowledge

Large law firm experience

Creditors/debtors experience

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in Washington, DC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. This direct hire, hybrid role offers exposure to complex domestic and cross-border matters within a leading AmLaw environment.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar status in the applicable jurisdiction, 3–7 years in restructuring or bankruptcy, and strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills. Large firm experience is preferred.