Mid-Level Restructuring Associate attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Restructuring Associate attorney to join its dynamic team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of restructuring experience, mainly representing debtors, creditors’ committees, and asset acquirers. This role requires a combination of litigation and transactional skills and a deep understanding of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules. The candidate must possess strong academic credentials, excellent legal research, and superb writing and oral communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors’ committees, ad hoc committees, and asset acquirers in restructuring transactions.
• Draft and review restructuring support agreements, DIPs, reorganization plans, and exit facilities.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and briefs related to restructuring matters.
• Provide litigation support for restructuring cases, including courtroom appearances.
• Advise clients on accounting and financial issues affecting restructuring transactions.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure comprehensive legal service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates and support staff.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in restructuring with a major law firm.
• Proven experience representing debtors, creditors’ committees, and asset acquirers.
• Strong litigation experience and transactional skills.
• High level of familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.
• Practical experience in researching and drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in).

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in).

Skills

• Excellent legal research skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Understanding of accounting and financial issues affecting restructuring transactions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.

Job Location

• New York City, NY

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.