Finance & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is seeking a mid-level Finance & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its team in New York. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex U.S. and cross-border bankruptcy cases. The ideal candidate will have a background in representing debtors, creditor's committees, lenders, and investors, and will be responsible for drafting legal documents, managing bankruptcy-related litigation, and providing advice in bankruptcy proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a collaborative team and gain valuable experience in financial restructurings.

Location:

• New York, NY

Duties:

• Represent debtors, creditor’s committees, lenders, and debt and equity investors in bankruptcy matters.
• Draft bankruptcy petitions, first-day pleadings, bankruptcy motion practice, disclosure statements, and plans.
• Handle bankruptcy-related litigation, including prosecuting and defending preference and fraudulent conveyance actions, foreclosures, and contested plans.
• Represent DIP lenders and borrowers in bankruptcy cases.
• Advise clients in connection with Section 363 sales, including representing sellers, stalking horse bidders, and competing bidders.
• Prosecute and defend breach of fiduciary duty claims against insolvent companies.
• Provide advice to clients preparing to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including commercial finance, real estate, corporate, tax, labor, and securities attorneys, on cross-disciplinary insolvency matters.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in finance and bankruptcy law, including experience representing debtors, creditor’s committees, lenders, and investors.
• Experience drafting bankruptcy petitions, first-day pleadings, disclosure statements, plans, and handling bankruptcy motions.
• Experience in bankruptcy litigation, including preference and fraudulent conveyance actions and contested plans.
• Strong background in handling Section 363 sales, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and advising clients in Chapter 11 cases.
• Clerkship experience with a bankruptcy judge is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple and varied projects simultaneously and efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Understanding of business accounting issues as related to bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Impressive academic credentials required.

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong expertise in finance and bankruptcy law, particularly in corporate restructuring and creditor’s rights.
• Proficient in drafting and filing bankruptcy documents and handling related motions.
• Strong litigation experience in bankruptcy-related matters.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment (at least 3 days per week in the office, subject to change).
• Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified in the job description).

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.