Corporate Restructuring Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Corporate Restructuring Associate to join its Finance & Restructuring group in New York, Wilmington, Dallas, or Minneapolis. The team provides strategic legal counsel on bankruptcy and financial matters, including corporate debt restructurings and related litigation.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on bankruptcy and financial matters.
• Manage corporate debt restructurings and related litigation.
• Handle multiple assignments with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience.
• Excellent writing skills and superior academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant state.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

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

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.