Our client is seeking an associate with two to three years of experience to join its Liability Management team in New York City. The practice advises clients on complex capital structure challenges and develops tailored approaches to liability management, distress, and exchange transactions.
The Work
- Work with senior lawyers to conduct detailed structural analysis of existing corporate capital structures and identify opportunities for liability management solutions.
- Advise clients on strategic alternatives and assess execution risks as they navigate complex capital structure challenges.
- Draft, analyze, and negotiate transaction support agreements, credit agreements, indentures, intercreditor arrangements, and related transaction documents.
- Support liability management transactions and non-traditional distress and exchange transactions for public and private companies, sponsors, creditor groups, hedge funds, direct lenders, and distressed investors.
- Collaborate across banking and private credit, capital markets, restructuring, M&A, tax, and litigation capabilities to develop commercial, tailored solutions.
- Take on responsibility for managing junior associates and supporting their professional development.
What You Bring
- Two to three years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in traditional finance, high-yield capital markets, or restructuring is encouraged.
- Ability to analyze corporate capital structures and evaluate potential transaction approaches.
- Experience drafting, analyzing, and negotiating financing or capital markets documents, such as credit agreements, indentures, and intercreditor arrangements.
- Ability to assess strategic alternatives and execution risks in complex transactions.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to contribute in a fast-paced practice with early responsibility.
Why Consider It
The role offers exposure to high-profile, market-shaping transactions and a broad range of clients facing complex capital structure issues.
Associates work closely with senior lawyers, contribute to bespoke solutions across related practices, and can take on early responsibility, including managing and developing junior associates.
Compensation & Benefits
The team emphasizes collaboration and professional growth, and comprehensive benefits and well-being resources are available.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.