Finance and Restructuring Litigation Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a litigation associate to join its Finance and Restructuring practice group in Des Moines, IA. The team provides strategic legal counsel on financial matters, including complex transactions and corporate debt restructurings.

Duties

• Assist in handling complex financial transactions and related litigation.
• Collaborate with team members to provide strategic legal counsel.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience within a top law firm.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

This firm has built a reputation as having the pre-eminent lawyers in the Midwest and the nation. They handle complex transactional and litigation matters, and represent the Whos Who of Corporate America. It is a full service firm, with half of its lawyers concentrating in litigation and trial matters. It has several offices in the Midwest, as well as in a number of European countries. This firm handles matters for established companies in issues related to mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, private placements and complex and high-exposure litigation cases. Its lawyers come from top regional and national law schools, and possess exceptional academic credentials. The environment at the firm is collegial and you feel you are part of something exclusive when you walk through its halls.