Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney- Hybrid

Practice Area: Banking & Financial Services Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights and Real Estate

Unparalleled Opportunity with an Expanding New Jersey Powerhouse

Join a well-established growing law firm in New Jersey where innovation and client-focused solutions drive success. Our client is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to become a vital member of our dynamic financial and lending practice team. This role offers the unique chance to gain hands-on experience across a diverse and sophisticated workload including complex corporate real estate and restructuring matters.

Our client foster a supportive culture that prioritizes mentorship teamwork and professional growth ensuring you have the resources and collaboration needed to excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting review and negotiation of documentation for sophisticated secured lending and commercial loans.

• Develop and implement restructuring strategies forbearance agreements and distressed asset management solutions for clients.

• Provide robust representation in bankruptcy filings and advocate on behalf of creditors in negotiations and plan confirmations.

• Conduct critical due diligence and transactional support for corporate acquisitions real estate deals and various lending arrangements.

• Collaborate seamlessly with senior attorneys in a flexible hybrid work environment.

• Act as a mentor to junior attorneys contributing to the firms knowledge-sharing and development initiatives.

Why Join

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Maintain a full-time schedule with a manageable annual billing requirement of 1800 hours promoting sustainability and high-quality work.

• True Hybrid Flexibility: Benefit from a structured yet flexible hybrid model.

• Diverse High-Stakes Experience: Work at the intersection of financial services bankruptcy and real estate building a comprehensive and invaluable skill set.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• Active Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required; New York Bar admission is strongly preferred.

• Approximately 4 years of substantive experience in at least two of the following areas: bankruptcy banking/finance real estate or corporate law.

• Proven expertise in loan documentation workouts restructuring agreements and creditor representation.

• Excellent contract drafting document review and advanced legal research capabilities.

• Superior organizational communication and time-management abilities essential for handling multiple complex engagements.

• Proficiency with legal technology tools (e.g. DocuSign iManage or equivalent).

Preferred Skills

• Experience representing lenders or financial institutions in secured financing transactions.

• Strong understanding of UCC regulations and lender liability considerations.

• Familiarity with complex bankruptcy proceedings and asset restructurings.

• Experience with real estate financing leasing or acquisition transactions.

• Knowledge of corporate governance M&A and related transactional support.