Finance & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a mid-level Finance & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its team in New York. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-profile, complex financial restructurings, creditor’s rights litigation, and cross-border bankruptcy cases. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment while utilizing the resources of a major national and international law firm.

Duties:

• Represent debtors, creditor’s committees, lenders, and investors in bankruptcy and financial restructuring matters.
• Draft bankruptcy petitions, first-day pleadings, and other bankruptcy-related motions and disclosure statements.
• Engage in bankruptcy-related litigation, including prosecuting and defending preference and fraudulent conveyance actions, foreclosures, and contested plans.
• Advise and represent DIP lenders, borrowers, sellers, stalking horse bidders, and competing bidders in Section 363 sales.
• Handle breach of fiduciary duty claims against insolvent companies.
• Provide strategic advice to clients preparing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings.
• Work on complex, multidisciplinary insolvency problems, collaborating with attorneys in finance, real estate, tax, labor, and corporate law.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in representing debtors, creditor’s committees, lenders, and investors in bankruptcy cases.
• Experience in drafting bankruptcy-related documents, litigating bankruptcy issues, and managing complex bankruptcy proceedings.
• Strong understanding of business accounting and financial issues related to insolvency.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of client service.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials are required.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, oral communication, and writing abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Proficiency in handling bankruptcy cases, including related litigation and transactions.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles relevant to bankruptcy law.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work arrangement: At least 3 out of 5 days per week in the New York office.

Location:

• New York, NY

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Opportunities for continued legal education and development.

This position provides a unique opportunity for a mid-level attorney to advance their career by working on high-stakes bankruptcy and financial restructuring cases within a supportive and dynamic firm environment. If you are passionate about finance and bankruptcy law and seek to deepen your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.