Finance & Restructuring Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly motivated associate attorney with 1-5 years of experience in litigation and/or bankruptcy to join its Finance & Restructuring group in Wilmington, DE. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of complex bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, solid academic credentials, and the ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Location:

• Wilmington, DE

Duties:

• Handle bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex financial and restructuring issues
• Represent clients in hearings, depositions, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client management
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Assist in negotiations and settlements
• Maintain strong communication with clients and colleagues

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in litigation and/or bankruptcy law
• Admission to the Delaware Bar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid academic credentials
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Delaware Bar

Skills:

• Expertise in bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, and restructuring
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation and client management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance, including coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, and behavioral health
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible time off policy
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth
• Paid holidays and adoption assistance
• Pre-tax healthcare, dependent care, and transportation reimbursement accounts
• Back-up child and elder care program
• Education and college advising program, virtual tutoring
• Well-being programs and activities
• Mass transit program (where applicable)
• Travel assistance program
• 24/7 employee assistance program offering confidential counseling
• Discretionary bonuses, clerkship bonuses, and relocation expenses where applicable
• Salary advance and bar review stipend for first-year associates

This law firm provides legal services to clients globally in a variety of practice areas. Its core practice areas include the technology industry, healthcare law, food, beverage, and agribusiness, energy and natural resources, development and infrastructure, and banking. The firm has been ranked in the Top 30 law firms national and international pro bono law firms by American Lawyer. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has offices in major locations across the United States and the world.