Junior to Mid-Level Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Job Title: Junior to Mid-Level Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm located in New York City, NY is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Restructuring & Bankruptcy team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex bankruptcy matters, including in-court and out-of-court restructurings, distressed mergers and acquisitions, and distressed financing, with a wide range of clients from various industries. The ideal candidate will bring experience in bankruptcy law, particularly with debt exchange transactions, pleadings, and transactional documents related to M&A and finance.

Duties:

• Work on diverse restructuring matters across different market sectors nationwide.
• Handle both in-court and out-of-court restructuring transactions.
• Assist in drafting pleadings, and transactional documents for M&A and finance transactions.
• Participate in distressed M&A and distressed financing transactions.
• Engage in cross-border restructurings involving multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate closely with senior attorneys to manage complex bankruptcy cases.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of general restructuring and bankruptcy law experience.
• Familiarity with debt exchange transactions and bankruptcy court procedures.
• Strong drafting skills for transactional documents and pleadings.
• Experience in distressed M&A and distressed financing preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to the Bar in New York or eligible to sit for the New York Bar exam.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance options (including dental and vision).
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care).
• Voluntary insurance options: accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs are available in select markets.

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.