Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 50 firm in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors’ rights, and distressed transactions involving complex financial and commercial matters.

Requirements

2–6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors’ rights, or related experience
Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, distressed transactions, and insolvency matters
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Excellent client service and communication skills
Strong academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience with creditor remedies, workouts, distressed debt, DIP financing, and bankruptcy-related litigation is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing debtors, creditors, lenders, investors, financial institutions, committees, or other stakeholders
Drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, restructuring agreements, and other bankruptcy-related documents
Conducting legal research and handling sophisticated matters before bankruptcy and federal courts
Supporting complex restructurings from initial strategy through resolution
Managing multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
Engaging in a blend of transactional restructuring and bankruptcy litigation
Handling significant responsibility and direct client interaction
Collaborating with nationally recognized finance, corporate, litigation, and restructuring practices