Lateral Associate - Business Restructuring and Reorganization

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a lateral associate to join the Business Restructuring and Reorganization team in New York. The ideal candidate will have experience representing creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions, with a focus on both creditor and debtor work, including distressed acquisitions.

Duties

• Represent creditors in high-profile, top-of-the-capital-structure cases.
• Engage in debtor-side work, including chapter 11 and cross-border cases.
• Participate in out-of-court restructurings.

Requirements

• Experience with liability management transactions.
• Background in creditor, debtor, and distressed acquisition work.
• Preference for candidates with experience in New York.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

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