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Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
New York, NY

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$310,000 - $420,000 / yr


Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

 

Location: New York, NY

 

Our client, a top-tier global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a skilled Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join their prominent Financial Restructuring group. The team has garnered high praise and consistent rankings from Global Restructuring Review, Turnarounds & Workouts, and Chambers & Partners.

 

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
  • Active Bar Admission in New York.
  • Class years 2017-2020 with substantive experience in bankruptcy and restructuring.
  • Proven experience representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other stakeholders in complex U.S. and cross-border insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructurings.
  • Familiarity with large-scale Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 matters, particularly those involving contested proceedings before trial and appellate courts.
  • Large law firm experience is required.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on a broad range of complex restructuring matters, representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other key stakeholders.
  • Play a key role in both U.S. and international insolvency and restructuring matters, including representing clients in contested Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings.
  • Participate actively in multidisciplinary, cross-border transactions, particularly within Latin America and Eastern Europe, where the firm holds a strong market presence.
  • Prepare and negotiate legal documents essential to the restructuring process, including proposals for in-court and out-of-court settlements, credit agreements, and distressed debt trading arrangements.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and legal standards, with a focus on providing sound, strategic counsel.
  • Collaborate closely with the Financial Restructuring group, leveraging the firm’s resources and industry insights to provide premier client service.

 

Why Join?

This role offers a competitive starting salary of $310,000+, commensurate with class year and experience. As a member of this distinguished Financial Restructuring group, associates are exposed to high-stakes, high-profile transactions and court proceedings, supported by a collaborative team that prioritizes professional development and growth. This firm offers a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous parental leave, family care support, a 401(k) plan, and other valuable perks. This position represents an exceptional opportunity for driven attorneys to join a preeminent restructuring practice recognized globally for its expertise and innovation in the bankruptcy and insolvency arena.

 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.



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