Job Description

A Restructuring Associate job description typically involves assisting with the financial restructuring of companies, often those facing financial distress. This includes analyzing financial data, developing turnaround plans, and managing pre-bankruptcy or formal restructuring processes. Key responsibilities often include financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and supporting pre-bankruptcy planning.

Restructuring Associate 

• Work primarily with attorneys in the firm’s New York office, as well as, with the restructuring attorneys in other offices.
• The primary practice will be Insolvency & Restructuring, which is within the Transactions, Tax, and Private Client practice group.
• The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, ad hoc and statutory committees, secured creditors, asset purchasers, and other constituents in connection with chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, including cross border matters.
• Deposition and trial preparation experience are also helpful. Candidates must have a track record of academic and professional excellence, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and strong research, analysis, and writing capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of insightful research and analysis, and persuasive writing abilities.
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution is required. Admission to the New York Bar, active and in good standing, is also required

Qualifications

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.

Bar membership, active and in good standing, in New York is also required

To be considered you must submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Our client is a global law firm practicing for over 100 years. They seek a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year associate to join its Restructuring Team in NYC. (Working hybrid out of their mid-town NYC location).

They have an international reputation and an emphasis on the representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions.

The expected salary for this position is $235,000 - $310,000, depending on experience plus excellent benefits

For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

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