Corporate Restructuring And Structured Finance Attorney
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Job Description
§ Title: Senior Counsel for Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Reorganization
§ Practice Area: Corporate Restructuring, Debt Finance, and Liability Management
§ Location: New York, New York
§ Salary: $365,000 to $435,000 Base Salary (In addition to eligibility for discretionary performance incentives)
§ Schedule: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed target.
§ The Firm:
The client is a distinguished AmLaw 50 global institution and a recognized leader in corporate reorganization. Holding a Chambers USA Tier 1 status, the firm represents major corporations and stakeholders in high-profile global insolvency matters. With an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the organization is noted for its intellectual rigor and methodological innovation. Attorneys thrive in a collaborative environment supported by an enhanced lateral mentor program, offering a significant prospect to engage in precedent-setting legal matters within the distressed commercial landscape.
§ Duties:
The Associate will serve as a principal legal consultant for judicial and non-judicial reorganizations, requiring technical precision and a deep understanding of distressed transactions.
Primary responsibilities include:
⨖ Managing insolvency proceedings, including Chapter 11 litigation and international matters.
⨖ Supervising debt obligations via exchange offers, consent solicitations, and balance sheet enhancements.
⨖ Representing a broad client base, including debtor corporations, creditors, and equity sponsors.
⨖ Overseeing the acquisition of distressed assets and advising leadership on fiduciary duties.
⨖ Participating in pro bono legal initiatives with full billable credit allocated for contributions.
§ Qualifications:
Requisite criteria for this role include:
⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier, ABA-accredited law school with superior academic achievement.
⨖ Active Bar Membership in the state of New York.
⨖ Three (3) to Six (6) years of substantive experience within a comparable international legal institution.
⨖ Proficiency in court-supervised and private restructuring frameworks, including liability management.
⨖ Advanced drafting and negotiation capabilities for the independent management of complex mandates.
§ Skills:
Attributes facilitating professional development in this role:
⨖ Experience advising executive leadership on fiduciary duties during insolvency.
⨖ Analytical approach to identifying legal risks and delivering customized strategic resolutions.
⨖ Interpersonal skills necessary for a flexible work arrangement (Monday–Thursday in-office).
⨖ Commitment to professional growth within a sophisticated lateral mentorship environment.
!Notice¡
*This advertisement on behalf of the client does not encompass the exhaustive list of responsibilities. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit credentials. Provision of law school transcripts, a writing sample, and a formal cover letter is requisite. This posting does not constitute a formal offer of employment; compensation may vary by jurisdiction or experience and will be discussed during the interview.
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