Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

The Recruiting Hive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is representing a leading AmLaw firm seeking an Associate Attorney in its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York. The role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and related transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 3–7 years of relevant experience, and strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an 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
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Large law firm experience preferred

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 skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is representing a leading AmLaw firm seeking an Associate Attorney in its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York. The role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and related transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 3–7 years of relevant experience, and strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.