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Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

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joseph michaels internationalBrooklyn (NY)

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$235,000 – $390,000

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About the role

Overview: In this role you will support a leading restructuring and finance practice on complex domestic and cross-border matters. You will work within a collaborative team to advise creditors, debtors, and investors across in-court and out-of-court proceedings. The work focuses on distressed financings, liability management, and accessorily on strategic M&A opportunities in special situations. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in cutting-edge restructurings while contributing to high-profile matters. Compensation / Benefits Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $390,000+ Discretionary bonuses Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance Retirement plans Generous PTO Parental leave
Responsibilities: Represent clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, both in-court and out-of-court Advise creditors, debtors, and investors in distressed and special situations financings Draft and negotiate credit agreements, restructuring support agreements, and related transaction documents Support liability management transactions, recapitalizations, and distressed M&A opportunities Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, corporate, and litigation attorneys
Key requirements: JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing 3–7 years of substantive experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance transactions Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and liability management transactions Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills Large law firm experience preferred strong drafting and negotiation analytical thinking team collaboration restructuring and bankruptcy transactions credit agreements and restructuring documents liability management

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