Corporate Associate Attorney (Business Restructuring & Reorganization)
$260k - $390kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate to join a market-leading Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with restructuring experience who is looking to work on sophisticated Chapter 11 matters, out-of-court restructurings, liability management transactions, and distressed investment opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing creditors or borrowers in complex restructuring transactions and a strong interest in distressed situations and special situations work.
Responsibilities- Advise creditors, borrowers, debtors, and investors in complex restructuring matters
- Represent clients in:
- Liability management transactions
- Chapter 11 reorganizations
- Out-of-court restructurings
- Distressed acquisitions
- Special situations transactions
- Cross-border restructuring matters
- Draft and negotiate restructuring and transaction documentation
- Analyze capital structures, financing arrangements, and restructuring alternatives
- Work closely with hedge funds, CLOs, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and corporate clients
- Participate in restructuring strategy development and transaction execution
- Coordinate with finance, litigation, tax, and corporate teams on multidisciplinary matters
- Manage matters from inception through implementation and closing
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Law school class years 2019–2022
- Significant experience representing creditors and/or borrowers in restructuring matters
- Experience with:
- Liability management transactions
- Chapter 11 proceedings
- Out-of-court restructurings
- Distressed transactions
- Corporate reorganizations
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities
- Strong business judgment and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Salary range: $260,000 – $390,000
- Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations
- Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Parental leave
- Basic life insurance
- Join a market-leading Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice
- Work on high-profile creditor, debtor, and distressed acquisition matters
- Represent hedge funds, CLOs, private equity sponsors, and major financial institutions
- Gain exposure to sophisticated Chapter 11 and cross-border restructuring matters
- Significant client contact and responsibility
- Strong mentorship, training, and long-term career advancement opportunities
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
$235k
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