Contract Attorney

Job Description

Contract Attorney – Restructuring / Liability Management

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Location: New York City; hybrid schedule.

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Duration: 3 to 4 months

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Candidate Pay: $135 to $175/hour for NYC candidates with 10 plus years of relevant experience.

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Overview:

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• Seeking a transactional attorney, ideally from a national law firm, to support the Capital Structure Advisory / Fixed Income team on complex restructuring, bankruptcy, liability management, and capital markets matters.
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Draft and negotiate engagement letters, offering documents, tender documents, and transaction agreements.
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• Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
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• Support Chapter 11 matters, including retention applications, plans, DIP orders, bidding procedures, and asset purchase agreements.
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• Provide legal research, analysis, and support on securities, financing, and M&A matters.
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Required Qualifications:

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• J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
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• Ideally 10 plus years of relevant legal experience.
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• Strong restructuring, bankruptcy, and liability management background.
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• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, judgment, and prioritization skills.
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