Lateral Corporate - Restructuring amp Special Situations Finance Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled associate to enhance its Finance team in Houston. This role focuses on Restructuring & Special Situations Finance, offering the chance to work on high-profile cases involving hedge funds and private equity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bankruptcy law and experience in managing complex legal matters. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact significant financial transactions and restructuring efforts. If you are ready to take on challenging legal issues and grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in restructuring and special situations finance.
• Strong experience in liability management and bankruptcy exit financings.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documents, including financing agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex financial restructuring matters.

Skills

Bankruptcy Law

Special Situations Finance

Restructuring Transactions

Drafting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Client Management

Problem-Solving Abilities

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Lateral Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

Company name
BCG Attorney Search

Experience
2-15 yrs required

Location
Houston, TX, United States

Posted on
Mar 11, 2025

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Job Overview

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced associate to join its Finance team in Houston, specializing in Restructuring & Special Situations Finance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience representing creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with the firm’s Global Finance team and Business Restructuring & Reorganization team, working on high-profile, top-of-the-capital-structure representations involving hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in both Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

Location

• Houston, TX

Duties

• Represent creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings.
• Work closely with the Global Finance team and the Business Restructuring & Reorganization team.
• Handle top-of-the-capital-structure representations for clients.
• Advise hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Draft and review transaction documents, including financing agreements and legal contracts.
• Lead negotiations and manage relationships with clients.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex financial restructuring matters.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in restructuring and special situations finance (for associates from law school class years 2017 to 2020).
• Experience representing creditors or borrowers in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Strong experience in liability management, DIP financings, and bankruptcy exit financings.
• Ability to manage complex legal matters and high-pressure transactions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong academic background and commitment to professional growth.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (Texas) required.

Skills

• Expertise in bankruptcy law, special situations finance, and restructuring transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transactional skills.
• Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle high-stakes legal matters independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.