Restructuring Mid-Senior Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior associate with four to nine years of experience to join their restructuring practice group in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience in writing briefs, taking depositions, and managing cases at a major law firm, with a strong educational background preferred.

Duties

• Write and review legal briefs and documents.
• Conduct depositions and manage case proceedings.
• Collaborate with team members on complex restructuring assignments.
• Engage with clients to provide practical, commercial solutions.

Requirements

• Four to nine years of relevant legal experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and superior communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of New York required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 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.