Junior to Mid-Level Associate

Flo Recruit, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Skadden's Corporate Restructuring team in New York or Chicago seeks a lateral Associate (class of 2021–2024) with strong in-court and out-of-court restructuring experience to join the practice.

The candidate should have substantial company-side exposure and experience in liability-management transactions or lender/creditor representations, along with a high academic record and peer-firm restructuring background. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from a top law school.
• Experience in corporate restructuring practice at a peer firm is preferred.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of the office you apply for.

Responsibilities

• Join the team in NY or Chicago to handle in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
• Work on liability-management transactions and lender/creditor representations.

Skills

In-court restructurings

Out-of-court restructurings

Company-side experience

Lender/creditor representations

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

New York/Chicago – Corporate Restructuring Junior to Mid-Level Associate

New York, New York

Lateral Associate

Corporate Restructuring

Skadden's Corporate Restructuring team is seeking an outstanding lateral candidate (class of 2024-2021) with proficiency in both in-court and out-of-court restructurings to join the team in either New York or Chicago. Ideal candidate should have substantial company-side experience as well as a mix of other representations (including liability management transaction and general lender/creditor representations). High level of academic achievement and experience in the restructuring practice of a peer firm are preferred qualifications. Qualified candidates should be admitted to practice law in the state of the office in which they're applying for. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $235,000 to $365,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits ,including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.

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