Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

Tom Trese Networking LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks an Associate Attorney in its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York, NY, offering a hybrid work model. The role focuses on complex domestic and cross-border restructurings, distressed financings, and special situations transactions within a sophisticated practice.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar Admissio n in the applicable jurisdiction, 3–7 years of restructuring experience, familiarity with Chapter

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the 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 and liability management transactions
• Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Negotiation

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

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 restructuring and special situations transactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $390,000+
• 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.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.