Restructuring Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate with four to six years of experience to join its Restructuring practice group in New York, NY or Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have experience in large transactions and a strong educational background, with both litigation and transactional skills.

Duties

• Represent debtors, creditors' and ad hoc committees, and asset acquirers in restructuring matters.
• Engage in large transactions and complex restructuring assignments.
• Research and draft pleadings and briefs related to restructuring cases.
• Collaborate with team members to provide practical, commercial solutions.

Requirements

• At least four years of restructuring experience with a major law firm.
• Experience with unsecured creditors' committees, restructuring support agreements, DIPs, reorganization plans, and exit facilities.
• High familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility to waive in.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Understanding of accounting and financial issues affecting restructuring transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.