Restructuring & Special Situations Associate Attorney - Midlevel to Senior

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a mid-level to senior associate attorney to join our Restructuring & Special Situations group in Chicago and other offices. The role supports debtors, committees, acquirers and creditors in out-of-court workouts and in-court proceedings across the nation.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of commercial bankruptcy experience at a national law firm; bankruptcy clerkship is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of commercial bankruptcy experience at a national law firm.
• Bankruptcy clerkship experience is preferred.

Skills

Commercial bankruptcy experience

Bankruptcy clerkship

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work for two decades, Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a mid-level to senior-level associate attorney to join our Restructuring & Special Situations group. This position is open to our Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Seattle offices. We’ve created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

About the Group

Our Restructuring & Special Situations group represents debtors, official committees, acquirers, and significant creditors in both out-of-court workouts and in-court proceedings throughout the nation. In addition, the Restructuring & Special Situations group represents clients in bankruptcy litigation matters involving fraudulent and preferential transfers.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials and 3-6 years of commercial bankruptcy experience at a national law firm. Bankruptcy clerkship experience is preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation range: $260,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. #LI-Hybrid

• annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• personal medical and parental leave
• up to ten paid Holidays
• family care benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP and/or its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.