Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Houston, TX
•Hybrid
About The Position
A premier global law firm is seeking a Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney to join its Houston office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private equity sponsors, direct lenders, banks, hedge funds, distressed investors, and borrowers in sophisticated restructuring and special situations financing transactions.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of finance, leveraged finance, restructuring, bankruptcy, or special situations experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
- Experience representing private equity sponsors, direct lenders, banks, financial institutions, hedge funds, distressed investors, and corporate borrowers
- Experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment letters, intercreditor agreements, security agreements, collateral documents, restructuring support agreements, and other financing documentation
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Nice To Haves
- Experience advising clients in distressed situations, workouts, Chapter 11 proceedings, or out-of-court restructurings is preferred
- Experience working closely with bankruptcy, restructuring, private equity, and finance teams on complex transactions
Responsibilities
- Representing private equity sponsors, direct lenders, banks, hedge funds, distressed investors, and borrowers in sophisticated restructuring and special situations financing transactions.
- Handling restructuring financings, rescue financings, liability management transactions, debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings, exit financings, distressed acquisitions, and recapitalizations.
- Drafting and negotiating credit agreements, commitment letters, intercreditor agreements, security agreements, collateral documents, restructuring support agreements, and other financing documentation.
- Advising clients in distressed situations, workouts, Chapter 11 proceedings, or out-of-court restructurings.
- Working closely with bankruptcy, restructuring, private equity, and finance teams on complex transactions.
- Independently managing sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction.
Benefits
- Compensation $260,000 – $390,000+
- Strong mentorship and professional development
- Collaborative AmLaw 50 environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
