Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Attorney

Essenti Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw Firm in New York is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. The role involves handling complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and special situations transactions with a sophisticated team.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, has 3–7 years of relevant experience, and is admitted to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• 3–7 years of substantive experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance.
• Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios.
• Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings and liability management transactions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bar admission in applicable state

Drafting, negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

AmLaw Firm in New York is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. The role involves handling complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and special situations transactions with a sophisticated team.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school, has 3–7 years of relevant experience, and is admitted to the bar in the applicable jurisdiction. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.