Bankruptcy/Restructuring-Associate
Bankruptcy
New York City
AmLaw 200
5-7 Years
The Role
The firm's Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group has broad experience in complex bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, cross-border proceedings and other distressed situations. The lawyers regularly advise premier financial institutions, institutional investors, distressed businesses, asset purchasers, debt investors, finance companies, insurers and sureties to enforce creditors’ rights and to achieve strategic goals in the context of structured transactions, commercial litigation, loan workouts, debt restructurings and bankruptcy.
Requirements
Ideal candidates should have at least 5-7 years of prior associate-level experience with substantial familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. They value candidates who are familiar with debt finance documents and complex capital structures, with a particular focus on intercreditor agreements and disputes. Bankruptcy court clerkship appreciated but not essential. Knowledge of bankruptcy, federal and state court practice, both statutory and local rules.
The Firm
The firm prioritizes prior work experience and looks to hire well-rounded individuals. Leanly-staffed teams create a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere. The attorneys often interact in the office and after hours, and the associates are happy with the firm’s efforts to promote this social culture. Associate/partner relationships are nothing short of respectful and mutually supportive—the associates feel like a valued member of the team and are regularly updated on the firm’s finances and performance. Work hours are reasonable considering the amount of flexibility the firm offers associates. Base salary is below market, so compensation is more heavily dependent on bonuses.The vast majority of the work is diverse, substantive, and appropriate for the associate's level of experience.Partnership is a realistic opportunity and non-partner roles are available for associates to transition to. Up to 100 hours of pro bono work are counted towards billable hours. $215k-$345k
Recruiter
Amanda Cannon | acannon@cannonlegalsearch.com
Job ID:
112