Corporate Restructuring and Structured Finance Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

§ Title : Senior Counsel for Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Reorganization

§ Practice Area: Corporate Restructuring, Debt Finance, and Liability Management

§ Location : New York, New York

§ Salary : $365,000 to $435,000 Base Salary (In addition to eligibility for discretionary performance incentives)

§ Schedule : Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed target.

§ The Firm:

The client is a distinguished AmLaw 50 global institution and a recognized leader in corporate reorganization. Holding a Chambers USA Tier 1 status, the firm represents major corporations and stakeholders in high-profile global insolvency matters. With an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the organization is noted for its intellectual rigor and methodological innovation. Attorneys thrive in a collaborative environment supported by an enhanced lateral mentor program, offering a significant prospect to engage in precedent-setting legal matters within the distressed commercial landscape.

§ Duties:

The Associate will serve as a principal legal consultant for judicial and non-judicial reorganizations, requiring technical precision and a deep understanding of distressed transactions.

Primary responsibilities include:

⨖ Managing insolvency proceedings, including Chapter 11 litigation and international matters.

⨖ Supervising debt obligations via exchange offers, consent solicitations, and balance sheet enhancements.

⨖ Representing a broad client base, including debtor corporations, creditors, and equity sponsors.

⨖ Overseeing the acquisition of distressed assets and advising leadership on fiduciary duties.

⨖ Participating in pro bono legal initiatives with full billable credit allocated for contributions.

§ Qualifications:

Requisite criteria for this role include:

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school with superior academic achievement.

⨖ Active Bar Membership in the state of New York.

⨖ Three (3) to Six (6) years of substantive experience within a comparable international legal institution.

⨖ Proficiency in court-supervised and private restructuring frameworks, including liability management.

⨖ Advanced drafting and negotiation capabilities for the independent management of complex mandates.

§ Skills:

Attributes facilitating professional development in this role:

⨖ Experience advising executive leadership on fiduciary duties during insolvency.

⨖ Analytical approach to identifying legal risks and delivering customized strategic resolutions.

⨖ Interpersonal skills necessary for a flexible work arrangement (Monday–Thursday in-office).

⨖ Commitment to professional growth within a sophisticated lateral mentorship environment.

!Notice¡

*This advertisement on behalf of the client does not encompass the exhaustive list of responsibilities. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit credentials. Provision of law school transcripts, a writing sample, and a formal cover letter is requisite. This posting does not constitute a formal offer of employment; compensation may vary by jurisdiction or experience and will be discussed during the interview.