Hybrid Associate Attorney — Restructuring & Special Situations

SteveRecruiter, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Leading AmLaw Firm in New York, NY, seeks an Associate Attorney for its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. The role offers exposure to complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and special situations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of substantive restructuring/bankruptcy experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission. Hybrid work arrangements are available across multiple locations.

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.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, 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

Restructuring experience

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Creditors representation

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Job description

Leading AmLaw Firm in New York, NY, seeks an Associate Attorney for its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. The role offers exposure to complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and special situations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of substantive restructuring/bankruptcy experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and active bar admission. Hybrid work arrangements are available across multiple locations.