Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A premier global law firm is seeking a Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Associate Attorney to join its New York office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing debtors, creditors, lenders, private equity sponsors, investors, and other stakeholders in sophisticated restructuring, bankruptcy, and insolvency matters.

Requirements

2–4 years of restructuring, bankruptcy, insolvency, or financial restructuring experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
Experience handling business reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, Chapter 11 proceedings, and bankruptcy-related litigation
Experience representing debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, private equity sponsors, distressed investors, official committees, or other stakeholders
Experience drafting and negotiating restructuring support agreements, forbearance agreements, financing documents, bankruptcy pleadings, motions, and related restructuring documents
Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to independently manage sophisticated restructuring matters while maintaining significant client interaction
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

Experience appearing before U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and assisting with contested matters, adversary proceedings, and other bankruptcy litigation is preferred
Experience supporting distressed mergers & acquisitions, asset sales under Section 363, debtor-in-possession financings, and exit financings is a plus

Responsibilities

Representing debtors, creditors, lenders, private equity sponsors, investors, and other stakeholders in sophisticated restructuring, bankruptcy, and insolvency matters.
Handling business reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, Chapter 11 proceedings, and bankruptcy-related litigation.
Drafting and negotiating restructuring support agreements, forbearance agreements, financing documents, bankruptcy pleadings, motions, and related restructuring documents.
Appearing before U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and assisting with contested matters, adversary proceedings, and other bankruptcy litigation.
Supporting distressed mergers & acquisitions, asset sales under Section 363, debtor-in-possession financings, and exit financings.
Managing sophisticated restructuring matters independently while maintaining significant client interaction.