Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney

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 & Benefits

• Salary: 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.