Senior Litigation Associate - Business Restructuring & Reorganization

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Associate in New York City, NY, to join its Business Restructuring & Reorganization team. The candidate should have extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, particularly in bankruptcy litigation, liability management, corporate disputes, and financial restructuring. This role involves high-stakes disputes related to creditor, debtor, sponsor, and distressed financing matters.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions in creditor-side litigation within Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court settings.
• Handle debtor/sponsor-side litigation in high-profile Chapter 11 cases, including adversary proceedings and plan confirmation disputes.
• Manage distressed M&A litigation involving asset sales under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.

Requirements

• Significant experience in complex commercial litigation, focusing on bankruptcy and financial restructuring.
• Proficiency in all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate work.
• Experience advising clients on litigation risks in in-court and out-of-court transactions.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes cases simultaneously.

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.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.