Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Associate

A law firm seeks a talented associate to join its Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring team in New York City. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex financial restructuring and bankruptcy cases, including cross-border matters, while developing expertise in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, finance, or insolvency-related litigation.

Duties:

• Represent distressed businesses and their creditors in financial restructuring and bankruptcy processes.
• Handle matters involving cross-border financial issues and insolvency proceedings.
• Collaborate with legal teams on mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions, or litigation tied to bankruptcy or insolvency.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, ensuring exceptional client service and maintaining professional standards.
• Draft and review legal documents, including restructuring plans, agreements, and court submissions.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience representing companies and financial institutions in financial restructuring and bankruptcy cases.
• Demonstrated interest or prior experience in bankruptcy law (bankruptcy clerkship qualifies).
• Strong academic credentials with a proven ability to analyze and resolve complex legal issues.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and delivering superior client service.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in New York State (or eligibility for immediate admission).

Skills:

• Strong analytical and legal research abilities.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Client-focused approach with the ability to provide innovative and practical solutions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, and retirement plan options.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A collaborative work environment that values diversity and fosters inclusion.

This position provides an excellent platform for career growth and skill development in financial restructuring and bankruptcy law.

This firm has gone through countless mergers to end up where it is today: a national full-service firm. The New York office has the advantage of having both suburban East Coast offices and branches in several major cities, which allows the firm to accommodate a spectrum of needs and clients. In the city, the practice is strongly litigation and intellectual property oriented, with a particularly popular employment section. Associates here have the benefits of a smaller firm attitude with the offices and paychecks of a large firm. Pulling down lots of hours, but not unreasonable amounts, the associates get good responsibility and on the job training.