Our client is seeking a finance associate with 3–7 years of experience to join its Business Restructuring & Reorganization team in New York City. The practice represents creditors and borrowers in significant restructuring-related financings and offers associates the opportunity to work on high-profile matters near the top of the capital structure.
The Work
- Represent creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions, working on financing matters arising in restructuring and special situations contexts.
- Work on debtor-in-possession financings for clients involved in Chapter 11 cases.
- Participate in bankruptcy exit financings, supporting financing work as companies emerge from Chapter 11.
- Advise on special situations financings for institutional clients across complex capital structures.
- Contribute to representations in both Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
- Work with clients that may include hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions.
What You Bring
- 3–7 years of finance associate experience; candidates in law school class years 2019 through 2023 are sought.
- Significant experience representing creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions.
- Significant experience with one or more of DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, or special situations financings.
- Experience working on matters connected to Chapter 11 cases and/or out-of-court restructurings.
- Ability to contribute to sophisticated financing representations involving institutional clients and complex capital structures.
Why Consider It
The position offers exposure to high-profile, top-of-the-capital-structure representations for hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions.
Associates can work across liability management, DIP, exit, and special situations financings in both Chapter 11 and out-of-court settings.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual compensation range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on qualifications and operational considerations; benefits include health care, retirement benefits, paid sick and vacation time, parental leave, basic life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and discretionary performance-based bonuses.
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.