Our client a leading Am Law 100 firm is seeking a highly qualified associate with 4 to 7 years of experience (ONLY) in bankruptcy and restructuring to join its Bankruptcy & Business Reorganization Practice Group in either its Boston or New York office.
Key Experience & Qualifications:
4 to 7 years of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring ideally at an Am Law 100/200 firm
Strong legal writing research oral advocacy and litigation skills
Prior clerkship with a U.S. Bankruptcy Court or federal court is a plus but not required
Experience representing a wide range of stakeholders including debtors creditors trustees committees noteholders bidders and acquirers in Chapter 11 and other insolvency matters
Familiarity with inter-creditor issues corporate trust and distressed transactions
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting motions pleadings forbearance agreements complaints settlement agreements bidding procedures asset purchase agreements and plans of reorganization
Arguing motions in bankruptcy court and participating in hearings or other insolvency proceedings such as receiverships
Collaborating with a nationally recognized 50 member bankruptcy and restructuring team
Preferred Background:
Experience with distressed sectors such as healthcare senior living education or manufacturing
Exposure to working with indenture trustees bondholders collateral agents or tax-advantaged investors
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative practice handling high-profile complex matters across industries.
Strong academics and big law experience required. Please no jumpy contract/temp backgrounds. Candidates must be members of the Bar in MA or NY or able to waive in.