Senior Restructuring & Special Situations Associate

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AmLaw benefits

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is seeking a mid/senior Associate to join a market-facing restructuring and special situations practice for a top AmLaw 100 platform. You will work on creditor-side matters, advise on DIP and exit financings, and manage complex restructurings in collaboration with senior lawyers.

The role emphasizes ownership of work streams and direct client interaction, with cross-office deal flow across major markets. Exceptional drafting and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Law school class years 2019–2023.
• Meaningful experience in restructuring finance or special situations work.
• Background representing creditors or borrowers in complex financings.
• Comfortable owning work streams and client-facing responsibilities.
• Strong drafting skills and sound judgment under time pressure.
• Prior experience with DIP or exit financings is especially relevant.

Responsibilities

• Represent hedge funds, CLOs, private credit platforms, and other institutional lenders.
• Advise on DIP financings, exit financings, liability management transactions, and special situations investments.
• Work on high-stakes restructurings and financings across industries and capital structures.
• Collaborate across offices with senior lawyers who stay hands-on with their matters.

Skills

Drafting skills

Client-facing

Time management

Creditors representation

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting is seeking a mid/senior Associate to join a market-facing restructuring and special situations practice for a top AmLaw 100 platform. You will work on creditor-side matters, advise on DIP and exit financings, and manage complex restructurings in collaboration with senior lawyers.

The role emphasizes ownership of work streams and direct client interaction, with cross-office deal flow across major markets. Exceptional drafting and time management are essential.