Business Restructuring Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is actively seeking a Business Restructuring Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of proven experience in business restructuring law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and distressed situations, focusing on corporate transactions and bankruptcy matters.

Duties:

• Represent debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and distressed situations.
• Provide support in complex corporate restructuring transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and debt restructuring.
• Collaborate with partners to represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings related to business restructuring matters.
• Conduct in-depth legal analyses to assess the legal implications of business restructuring, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft chapter 11 filings, term sheets, disclosure statements, plans of reorganization, settlements, and asset purchase agreements.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, creditors, and other stakeholders involved in the restructuring process.
• Stay current on legal developments, precedents, and regulations relevant to business restructuring.
• Manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the state of New York or eligibility to become admitted quickly.

Experience:

3-4 years of proven experience in business restructuring law, with a focus on corporate transactions and bankruptcy.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of bankruptcy laws, creditor rights, and restructuring strategies.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant work experience at a Chambers-ranked bankruptcy department at a large law firm is preferred.
• Candidates with a combination of related work and clerkship experience at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court are encouraged to apply.

This law firm has an office in New York that provides legal services and advice on intellectual property matters, with a special focus on patent and other proprietary rights arising within the field of the Life Sciences. Attorneys provide high quality legal representation and creative solutions in bankruptcy and business restructuring, business and securities litigation, capital markets, finance, M&A, and white collar defense. The firm also specializes in health care, private equity, hedge funds, intellectual property, healthcare, and tax law. Clients include New York-based financial and business leaders. This office has a great atmosphere and offers competitive salaries. Pro bono work is also encouraged.