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Corporate Restructuring Associate Attorney (2-5 yrs) - Chambers-Ranked Practice (Chicago)

$235k - $365k

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search Inc.

About the Position:

Our client, a renowned international law firm, has an active need for a corporate restructuring attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. The firm’s restructuring practice advises distressed companies, their boards and management, and creditors, lenders, investors, and buyers on in- and out-of-court restructurings, insolvency issues, and distressed debt trading, with a strong focus on liability management and contingency planning to help clients preserve value through financial crises.

Highlights:

· Nationally-ranked by Chambers for Bankruptcy/Restructuring

· Ranked in the top tier for Bankruptcy by Best Lawyers in its Best Law Firms list

· Ranked a Strong Performer for Associate Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Chambers’ Associate Survey

· Enhanced mentor program and extensive pro bono program

Responsibilities:

· Represent debtor companies in both in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters

· Advise clients on liability management transactions

· Counsel lenders and creditors across a range of restructuring and distressed situations

Required Qualifications:

· 2-5 years of restructuring experience, covering both in-court and out-of-court matters

· Significant company-side experience, plus exposure to liability management and lender/creditor work

· Restructuring experience at a large law firm

· Strong academic credentials

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $235,000 - $365,000.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal recruiting firm serving clients and candidates in Chicago, California and across the country. For more than 30 years, we have helped law firms and companies find exceptional legal talent and attorneys navigate important career moves through deep market knowledge, longstanding relationships and a highly personalized approach.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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