Mid-Level Restructuring Associate attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Restructuring Associate attorney to join its dynamic team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of restructuring experience, mainly representing debtors, creditors’ committees, and asset acquirers. This role requires a combination of litigation and transactional skills and a deep understanding of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules. The candidate must possess strong academic credentials, excellent legal research, and superb writing and oral communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors’ committees, ad hoc committees, and asset acquirers in restructuring transactions.
• Draft and review restructuring support agreements, DIPs, reorganization plans, and exit facilities.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and briefs related to restructuring matters.
• Provide litigation support for restructuring cases, including courtroom appearances.
• Advise clients on accounting and financial issues affecting restructuring transactions.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure comprehensive legal service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates and support staff.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in restructuring with a major law firm.
• Proven experience representing debtors, creditors’ committees, and asset acquirers.
• Strong litigation experience and transactional skills.
• High level of familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules.
• Practical experience in researching and drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in).

Skills

• Excellent legal research skills.
• Superb writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Understanding of accounting and financial issues affecting restructuring transactions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• 401K program.

Job Location

• New York City, NY

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306