Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

A sophisticated New York restructuring practice is seeking a mid-level associate to work on complex bankruptcy restructuring and distressed situations involving companies creditors lenders investors and other stakeholders. The role offers exposure to both contested bankruptcy matters and transactional restructuring work giving associates the opportunity to understand distressed situations from multiple angles. You will work directly with senior attorneys and clients take meaningful responsibility for matters and develop experience across Chapter 11 proceedings workouts distressed transactions and creditors rights. Compensation ranges from $225000-$365000 depending on experience.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Represent creditors debtors lenders investors and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters
• Handle substantive aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings contested matters workouts and distressed situations
• Draft motions objections pleadings restructuring documents settlement agreements and other bankruptcy-related filings
• Analyze credit agreements capital structures collateral packages claims and restructuring alternatives
• Participate in negotiations hearings discovery and strategic discussions with clients and opposing parties
• Take increasing ownership of matters while coordinating with corporate finance litigation and other attorneys when needed

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar
• 36 years of bankruptcy restructuring creditors rights or closely related experience at a law firm
• Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings or complex restructuring matters
• Strong legal research writing analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with bankruptcy litigation distressed transactions workouts or secured-credit matters is a plus
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters and communicate effectively with clients senior attorneys and other stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER

A platform for restructuring attorneys who want broad exposure rather than being confined to one narrow piece of large bankruptcy matters. The role combines $225000-$365000 in annual compensation with hybrid flexibility sophisticated distressed work direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility across both contentious and transactional matters. It is an opportunity to develop the technical range and commercial judgment that make experienced restructuring lawyers particularly valuable.