Finance Associate Attorney (Restructuring & Special Situations Finance)

Finance AssociateDirect Counsel is seeking a Finance Associate to join a market-leading Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with restructuring finance experience to work on high-profile creditor-side and borrower-side matters involving complex restructurings, special situations transactions, and Chapter 11 proceedings.While the position is open to multiple offices, New York is strongly preferred.The ideal candidate will have experience representing creditors, borrowers, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, CLOs, and other financial institutions in sophisticated restructuring and special situations financings.LocationsNew York (Preferred)Open to other U.S. officesResponsibilitiesAdvise creditors, borrowers, and financial institutions on complex restructuring and financing transactionsRepresent clients in: Liability management transactionsDebtor-in-possession (DIP) financingsBankruptcy exit financingsSpecial situations financingsOut-of-court restructuringsChapter 11 mattersStructure, negotiate, and document sophisticated financing transactionsDraft and negotiate credit agreements, financing documents, and related transaction materialsWork closely with hedge funds, CLOs, private equity sponsors, and institutional lendersAnalyze capital structures and restructuring alternativesCollaborate with restructuring, finance, bankruptcy, and litigation teams on complex mattersParticipate in strategic planning and transaction execution from inception through closingQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolLaw school class years 2019–2023Significant finance experience involving one or more of the following: Liability management transactionsDIP financingsBankruptcy exit financingsSpecial situations financingsRestructuring financeChapter 11 mattersOut-of-court restructuringsExperience representing creditors and/or borrowersStrong drafting and negotiation skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong organizational and project management skillsOutstanding oral and written communication skillsStrong academic credentialsCompensation & BenefitsSalary range: $235,000 – $390,000Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerationsDiscretionary performance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid vacation and sick timeParental leaveBasic life insuranceWhy This OpportunityJoin a market-leading restructuring and special situations finance practiceWork on some of the most significant restructuring transactions in the marketRepresent sophisticated financial institutions, hedge funds, CLOs, and private equity sponsorsGain substantial responsibility and direct client exposureHandle both Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructuring mattersCollaborate with nationally recognized restructuring and finance attorneysDirect Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.