Lateral Business Restructuring & Reorganization Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is hiring an associate to join its Business Restructuring & Reorganization team in Washington, DC. The practice encompasses a combination of creditor, debtor, and distressed acquisition work, with a focus on representing top-tier clients in high-profile chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. This role provides significant exposure to complex legal issues in the restructuring space, offering an opportunity to work with major financial institutions, private equity funds, and hedge funds.

Location:

• Washington, DC

Duties:

• Represent clients in creditor-side matters, including hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in both chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Handle debtor-side matters, particularly in high-profile chapter 11 cases, including cross-border cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Assist in distressed acquisitions and restructuring transactions.
• Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys in providing strategic legal advice.
• Directly engage with clients, managing cases and providing regular updates.
• Work within a cross-functional team to address intricate restructuring challenges.

Requirements:

• 4-8 years of experience in business restructuring and reorganization.
• Significant exposure to both creditor and debtor-side representations.
• Experience in chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, and distressed acquisitions.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and financial issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients.
• Ability to manage a significant workload and work independently.
• Admission to the DC State Bar or eligibility for admission.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school (Class years 2017–2021 preferred).

Certifications:

• Admission to the DC State Bar or eligibility to apply.

Skills:

• Expertise in business restructuring and reorganization.
• Solid understanding of chapter 11 bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and client relationships efficiently.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Excellent client-facing communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Basic life insurance and performance-based discretionary bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.