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Restructuring & Special Situations Mid/Senior Associate

Los Angeles, California Full time 3-7 years
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Position overview

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring a restructuring and special situations finance associate to join its market-facing Business Restructuring and Reorganization practice. This is a creditor-side role with consistent exposure to top-of-capital-structure work and complex liability management transactions. The team is active across Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings, advising sophisticated financial institutions on matters that shape outcomes rather than follow them.

The Work

  • Represent hedge funds, CLOs, private credit platforms, and other institutional lenders
  • Advise on DIP financings, exit financings, liability management transactions, and special situations investments
  • Work on high-stakes restructurings and financings across industries and capital structures
  • Collaborate across offices with senior lawyers who stay hands-on with their matters

What You Bring

  • Law school class years 2019 through 2023
  • Meaningful experience in restructuring finance or special situations work
  • Background representing creditors or borrowers in complex financings
  • Comfortable taking ownership of work streams and client-facing responsibilities
  • Strong drafting skills and sound judgment under time pressure
  • Prior experience with DIP or exit financings is especially relevant.

Why Consider It

  • This practice is busy, selective in staffing, and deeply integrated with the firm’s finance and bankruptcy platforms.
  • National platform with real cross-office deal flow
  • Consistent exposure to market-moving matters and sophisticated clients
  • Clear runway for skill development in restructuring finance, not siloed bankruptcy work
  • The team is open to candidates based in Houston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Denver, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, or New York.
  • Office location does not limit the scope or quality of work.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation at the top of the market with full AmLaw benefits

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.