Attorney - Restructuring

Junior Restructuring AttorneyGuggenheim Investments is seeking a highly motivated junior restructuring attorney to join our legal transactions team. The role will involve advising on stressed and distressed matters, liability management transactions, out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcies and related financings, as well as reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, assessing legal and structural risks, and partnering closely with investment, trading, compliance, and operations teams. The role will also involve providing support on a wide range of credit-related matters across the platform as needed. The role is based in our New York City office.Key responsibilities:Support in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including chapter 11 cases, liability management transactions, exchange offers, and amendments and waiversDraft, review and analyze cooperation agreements, transaction support agreements, credit agreements/indentures, and other legal documentsCoordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., compliance, legal, tax, accounting, operations) regarding restructuring transactions and processesProvide ongoing legal support for credits post-restructuring, including, but not limited to, amendments, waivers, and related mattersManage the NDA and non-reliance letter process, including review, negotiation, and executionReview amendments, waivers, and consents on existing credits including assisting with liability management review and analysisOversee and manage outside counselBasic qualifications:JD required; admitted to the New York bar2-4 years of experience at a top law firm or in-house platform, with meaningful exposure to bankruptcy, restructuring, or special situations mattersStrong working knowledge of: chapter 11 process, creditor rights and remedies, intercreditor arrangements, liability management transactions (dropdowns, uptiers, exchanges, priming)Experience reviewing and negotiating: credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, indentures, cooperation agreements, restructuring support agreementsExcellent drafting, issue spotting, and written communication skillsStrong academic credentialsWe are not seeking agency assistance with this role. We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.Annual base salary between $135,000.00-$145,000.00. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.