Restructuring Legal Consultant - 3-6 month Internship
About The Position
9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion. Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows. 9fin replaces this broken infrastructure with a single platform that centralises proprietary credit data, deep analysis, and high-value workflows across global markets. Today, 9fin powers teams at 300+ blue-chip institutions worldwide, including global banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors. The business is scaling at exceptional speed, with rapid expansion in the US and best-in-class retention driven by deep workflow adoption. We’re at a defining inflection point. With proven product-market fit and strong, global market pull, 9fin is accelerating toward becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide. What you'll work on Every day is different, but here's an example of the kind of things you'll work on: Review and summarise legal documents including restructuring support agreements, plan of reorganisation filings, disclosure statements, and adversary proceedings Track litigation developments in high-profile Chapter 11 cases and liability management transactions, flagging key legal arguments and court rulings for editorial coverage Assist with legal analysis supporting 9fin's coverage of creditor disputes, lender-on-lender transactions, and inter-creditor litigation Support senior legal reporters and attorneys in researching case law, precedent transactions, and regulatory developments relevant to distressed credit Contribute to the production of structured legal summaries and annotations within 9fin's platform for use by buyside and legal clients About you This role will be a great fit if you: Are currently enrolled in a JD programme or have recently completed a law degree, ideally with a focus on corporate, finance, or bankruptcy law Have an understanding of US bankruptcy law and Chapter 11 processes; experience in a restructuring, finance, or litigation context is a plus Can read and extract key information from complex legal documents quickly and accurately Are a strong writer who can communicate legal analysis clearly for a non-lawyer financial audience Are proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment Compensation: $30/hr 9fin is an equal opportunities employer At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.
Requirements
- Are currently enrolled in a JD programme or have recently completed a law degree, ideally with a focus on corporate, finance, or bankruptcy law
- Have an understanding of US bankruptcy law and Chapter 11 processes; experience in a restructuring, finance, or litigation context is a plus
- Can read and extract key information from complex legal documents quickly and accurately
- Are a strong writer who can communicate legal analysis clearly for a non-lawyer financial audience
- Are proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Review and summarise legal documents including restructuring support agreements, plan of reorganisation filings, disclosure statements, and adversary proceedings
- Track litigation developments in high-profile Chapter 11 cases and liability management transactions, flagging key legal arguments and court rulings for editorial coverage
- Assist with legal analysis supporting 9fin's coverage of creditor disputes, lender-on-lender transactions, and inter-creditor litigation
- Support senior legal reporters and attorneys in researching case law, precedent transactions, and regulatory developments relevant to distressed credit
- Contribute to the production of structured legal summaries and annotations within 9fin's platform for use by buyside and legal clients
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
