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Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney

Posted 7 days ago

direct counselNew York (NY)

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$260,000

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About the role

Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate AttorneyLocations: Dallas, TX | New York, NY Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney to join the growing Financial Restructuring practice of a premier Am Law firm. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border restructuring matters representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other stakeholders in some of the most complex bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings in the market.
The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience with a strong background handling large-scale Chapter 11 proceedings, cross-border restructurings, and out-of-court workouts.
Responsibilities: Represent creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other stakeholders in complex Chapter 11, Chapter 15, and cross-border restructuring matters. Advise first- and second-lien lenders, bondholders, hedge funds, and other creditor groups in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. Handle sophisticated in-court and out-of-court restructurings, workouts, and distressed transactions. Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, bankruptcy pleadings, financing documents, and related transaction documentation. Participate in contested bankruptcy litigation, court hearings, and appellate proceedings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex domestic and international restructuring matters, including transactions involving Latin America and other cross-border jurisdictions. Work closely with clients to develop strategic solutions for distressed situations while managing matters from inception through resolution.
Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school with excellent academic credentials 3+ years of experience in bankruptcy, insolvency, and financial restructuring at a law firm. Significant experience representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other stakeholders in large-scale U.S. and cross-border bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. Experience handling sophisticated Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 matters is strongly preferred. Prior experience at a Top 30 Am Law firm is strongly preferred. Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, research, and advocacy skills. Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where the candidate will be based. Compensation & BenefitsSalary: Starting at $260,000, with compensation commensurate with class year and experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional employee wellness benefits. This is an exceptional opportunity for a restructuring attorney seeking sophisticated domestic and international bankruptcy work within a nationally recognized Financial Restructuring practice representing leading financial institutions, investment funds, and distressed companies.

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