Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

Kingfisher Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 235 000 - 390 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Résumé du poste

Our client is a leading AmLaw firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. The position focuses on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and special situations transactions.

The candidate should have 3–7 years of experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid role with opportunities across multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 3–7 years of restructuring, bankruptcy, or special situations finance experience.
• Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings and liability management.
• Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Represent clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, in 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 documents.
• Support liability management transactions, recapitalizations, and distressed M&A opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, corporate, and litigation attorneys.

Connaissances

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

JD from top-tier law school

Description du poste

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – RESTRUCTURING & SPECIAL SITUATIONS FINANCE

Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group

Preferred Location New York, NY

Locations: CA (Los Angeles, Orange County, Silicon Valley, San Francisco) \ CO (Denver) \ TX (Dallas, Houston); District of Columbia

HYBRID

Our client, a leading AmLaw firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group.This is a compelling opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and special situations transactions within a sophisticated and fast-paced practice.

Candidate Profile

• 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

Key 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

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded restructuring and finance practice working on high-profile, complex matters across industries. The team is known for its strategic, business-oriented approach and collaborative culture. Attorneys benefit from hands‑on experience, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to develop expertise in cutting‑edge re…

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $390,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.

Bonuses: Discretionary and performance based
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.