Corporate Restructuring Associate

A prestigious, globally recognised Am Law 50 firm is seeking a talented Corporate Restructuring Associate to join its market-leading practice in either New York or Chicago.

This opportunity is suited to an associate with approximately 2–5 years of experience handling sophisticated in-court and out-of-court restructurings, ideally gained within a leading international law firm.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded restructuring team advising major corporations, financial institutions, lenders and creditors on complex financial restructurings, distressed situations and liability management transactions.

The role offers exposure to high-profile, multijurisdictional matters, working alongside some of the industry's most respected restructuring practitioners on transactions involving significant financial and commercial complexity.

Responsibilities:

• Advise corporate clients on complex in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters.
• Represent companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including debtor-side restructurings and reorganisations.
• Assist with liability management transactions, distressed debt exchanges and other strategic balance sheet solutions.
• Represent lenders, creditors and other stakeholders in restructuring and insolvency proceedings.
• Structure, negotiate and implement complex financial restructuring transactions.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring support agreements, financing documentation, disclosure statements and reorganisation plans.
• Advise clients on distressed financing arrangements, including debtor-in-possession financing and exit financing.
• Conduct legal and financial due diligence in connection with restructuring transactions.
• Collaborate with corporate, finance, litigation and other specialist teams on complex domestic and cross-border matters.
• Work directly with clients and senior attorneys to develop commercially focused restructuring strategies.

Qualifications:

• Approximately 2–5 years of experience in corporate restructuring, ideally within an Am Law 100 or comparable international law firm.
• Strong experience advising companies on both in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
• Substantial debtor-side or company-side restructuring experience is essential.
• Experience in liability management transactions and lender or creditor representations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and complex financial restructuring transactions.
• Excellent academic credentials, with a strong record of academic achievement preferred.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be admitted to practise law in New York or Illinois, depending on the office location.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $235,000 – $365,000 , depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised, market-leading Corporate Restructuring Practice.
• Exposure to high-profile, sophisticated domestic and international restructuring transactions.
• Work alongside highly regarded restructuring partners and experienced practitioners.
• Opportunity to represent major corporations, financial institutions, lenders and creditors on complex, high-value matters.
• Access to an extensive international platform and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, mentorship and increased transactional responsibility.
• Excellent long-term career progression within one of the world's leading law firms.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

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