Bankruptcy Litigation & Restructuring Associate
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 250000 - 360000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE ROLE
A nationally recognized regional firm with a strong New York presence is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Bankruptcy Litigation and Restructuring practice. This is a high-visibility role offering direct client contact meaningful courtroom exposure and substantive work across chapter 11 cases creditor committee representations and distressed acquisitions without the rigidity of an Am Law 50 environment.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Manage complex bankruptcy litigation from initial case strategy through trial and appeal
- Draft and argue motions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y.
- Advise debtors creditors and official committees on restructuring matters and plan negotiations
- Conduct depositions and lead discovery in adversary proceedings
- Collaborate with corporate colleagues on 363 sales and debtor-in-possession financing
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; strong academic credentials
- 3 years of bankruptcy litigation or restructuring experience at a law firm
- Admission to the New York Bar in good standing
- Superior legal research writing and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently under deadline pressure
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive market compensation ($250k - $360k base DOE) a collegial mid-market culture with sophisticated deal flow and a clear path toward partnership for high performers. Associates work alongside experienced practitioners across multiple offices nationally providing broad exposure without the constraints of a mega-firm.
