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Location: New York, NY (also considering Los Angeles, Orange County, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Denver, Dallas, Houston, and Washington, D.C.) | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $235,000 – $390,000+

Overview

A leading large law firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. This is a compelling opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and special situations transactions within a sophisticated and fast-paced practice.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, both in-court and out-of-court
• Advise creditors, debtors, and investors in distressed and special situations financings
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, restructuring support agreements, and related transaction documents
• Support liability management transactions, recapitalizations, and distressed M&A opportunities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, corporate, and litigation attorneys

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
• 3–7 years of substantive experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance transactions
• Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and liability management transactions
• Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills

Preferred qualifications

• Large law firm experience preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary: $235,000 – $390,000+, commensurate with experience and class year
• Discretionary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored benefits

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded restructuring and finance practice working on high-profile, complex matters across industries, known for its strategic, business-oriented approach and collaborative culture, with hands-on experience and meaningful client exposure.