Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

H.T. Prof Executive Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235.000 - 390.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AmLaw Firm seeks an Associate Attorney for the Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group in New York. The role involves handling complex domestic and cross-border matters, including distressed financings, and requires 3–7 years of substantive restructuring experience and top-tier JD.

Ideal candidates have strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills and familiarity with Chapter 11 and liability management transactions, with hybrid work options across listed locations.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios.
• Large law firm experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

JD from top-tier law school

Jobbeschreibung

Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

Type Direct Hire

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.

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.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.