Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
Location: New York, NY
Our client, a top-tier global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a skilled Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join their prominent Financial Restructuring group.
The team has garnered high praise and consistent rankings from Global Restructuring Review , Turnarounds & Workouts , and Chambers & Partners .
Candidate Profile JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
Active Bar Admission in New York.
Class years 2017-2020 with substantive experience in bankruptcy and restructuring.
Proven experience representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other stakeholders in complex U.S. and cross-border insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructurings.
Familiarity with large-scale Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 matters, particularly those involving contested proceedings before trial and appellate courts.
Large law firm experience is required.
Key Responsibilities Advise on a broad range of complex restructuring matters, representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other key stakeholders.
Play a key role in both U.S.
and international insolvency and restructuring matters, including representing clients in contested Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings.
Participate actively in multidisciplinary, cross-border transactions, particularly within Latin America and Eastern Europe, where the firm holds a strong market presence.
Prepare and negotiate legal documents essential to the restructuring process, including proposals for in-court and out-of-court settlements, credit agreements, and distressed debt trading arrangements.
Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and legal standards, with a focus on providing sound, strategic counsel.
Collaborate closely with the Financial Restructuring group, leveraging the firm's resources and industry insights to provide premier client service.
Why Join?
This role offers a competitive starting salary of $310,000+, commensurate with class year and experience.
As a member of this distinguished Financial Restructuring group, associates are exposed to high-stakes, high-profile transactions and court proceedings, supported by a collaborative team that prioritizes professional development and growth.
This firm offers a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous parental leave, family care support, a 401(k) plan, and other valuable perks.
This position represents an exceptional opportunity for driven attorneys to join a preeminent restructuring practice recognized globally for its expertise and innovation in the bankruptcy and insolvency arena.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.