Restructuring Litigation Senior Associate / Counsel

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Mental wellbeing programmes

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Restructuring Litigation Senior Associate or Counsel to join their top-ranked Restructuring practice in New York. The role focuses on bankruptcy litigation and involves representing clients in complex bankruptcy disputes.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of relevant experience and are admitted to practice in New York. Benefits include a salary range of $310,000 – $390,000, annual bonuses, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in bankruptcy litigation or restructuring disputes.
• Strong brief writing and deposition experience.
• Admitted to practice in New York.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset disputes.
• Draft substantive briefs and motions in federal bankruptcy and district courts.
• Manage cases and support strategy across complex restructuring matters.

Skills

Bankruptcy litigation

Drafting briefs

Depositions

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Overview

Restructuring Litigation Senior Associate / Counsel

Location: New York, NY

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its dynamic Restructuring practice in New York. This role focuses on bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset disputes within a team consistently ranked among the top bankruptcy and restructuring practices globally. The group represents creditors, debtors, committees, lenders, and other key stakeholders in some of the most complex restructurings and insolvency proceedings worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bankruptcy litigation and distressed asset disputes
• Draft substantive briefs and motions in federal bankruptcy and district courts
• Take and defend depositions
• Manage cases and support strategy across complex restructuring matters
• Work closely with senior partners on high-profile domestic and cross-border engagements

Who You Are

• 4–6 years of experience in bankruptcy litigation or restructuring disputes
• Experience at a major law firm preferred
• Strong brief writing and deposition experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Admitted to practice in New York

Compensation

Salary Range: $310,000 – $390,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Annual discretionary bonus, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), flexible time off, parental leave, mental wellbeing programmes, and additional family care benefits

Interested?

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.

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