Restructuring Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, seeks a Restructuring Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in restructuring, including Chapter 11 cases, representing debtors and creditors. They should be capable of managing multiple significant matters simultaneously and possess excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team.

Duties:

• Represent debtors and creditors in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Handle and manage multiple significant matters concurrently.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend court hearings and proceedings as necessary.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel to clients.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience in restructuring, preferably including Chapter 11 cases.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comparable law firm experience is required.
• Clerkship experience preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Massachusetts State Bar or willingness to become admitted.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of bankruptcy laws and procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide sound advice.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

With offices in the United States and Europe, this international law firm has 200 attorneys who help clients capitalize on opportunities and build for the future. The firm practices across integrated areas of law and provides clients with a breadth and depth of expertise uniquely suited to their individual legal needs. Adept at handling complex, cutting-edge legal and business matters, the attorneys share an entrepreneurial excitement necessary for any firm's success. Clients range from start-up and emerging growth businesses to nationally and internationally prominent institutions, including Fortune 500 companies.