Hybrid Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

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

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York. This role handles complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and related transactions in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance, a JD from a top-tier law school, and an active bar admission.

Qualifications

• JD from a 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.

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

Analytical

Negotiation

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York. This role handles complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and related transactions in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance, a JD from a top-tier law school, and an active bar admission.