Lateral Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

Job Title: Lateral Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Dallas, TX, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Finance team. This position provides a unique opportunity to work on complex financial transactions, including liability management, DIP financings, and bankruptcy exit financings. The ideal candidate will work closely with a global finance team and collaborate with a premier business restructuring group, focusing on top-tier clients such as hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and financial institutions.

Duties:

• Represent creditors or borrowers in connection with liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings
• Work closely with a global finance team and business restructuring specialists
• Advise clients in high-profile Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings
• Provide strategic guidance on complex legal issues and develop solutions tailored to clients' needs
• Draft, review, and negotiate key financing documents and agreements
• Manage client relationships and collaborate across teams to ensure the smooth execution of transactions
• Participate in business development and client engagement efforts

Requirements:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, specifically in restructuring, special situations, or finance
• Significant experience representing creditors or borrowers in bankruptcy or restructuring-related transactions
• Strong understanding of Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings
• Proven ability to handle complex transactions with minimal supervision
• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas (or eligible for admission to the Texas Bar)

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and client management abilities
• Advanced negotiation and drafting skills
• High level of attention to detail and organizational ability

Job Location:
Dallas, TX

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Retirement benefits and 401(k) options
• Paid time off, including sick days and vacation
• Parental leave
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Performance-based 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.