What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join a premier restructuring and insolvency practice in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated Chapter 11 proceedings, complex corporate restructurings, out-of-court workouts, and insolvency-related litigation alongside a highly regarded team of restructuring professionals.
The ideal candidate will have experience representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and restructuring matters and be comfortable managing multiple significant matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent debtors, creditors, committees, and other stakeholders in Chapter 11 proceedings and corporate restructurings
- Advise clients on bankruptcy strategy, restructuring transactions, and insolvency-related matters
- Draft and negotiate pleadings, motions, restructuring agreements, financing documents, and related transaction materials
- Support clients in out-of-court workouts, recapitalizations, and special situations transactions
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex bankruptcy and restructuring issues
- Assist with insolvency-related litigation, investigations, and contested matters
- Collaborate closely with partners, clients, financial advisors, and other professionals on high-stakes matters
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience
- Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings and corporate restructurings
- Experience representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters preferred
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and communication skills
- Comparable law firm experience required
- Judicial clerkship experience preferred
- J.D. required
- Active New York Bar admission required
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $250,000 – $325,000
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, and special situations practice
- Significant client interaction and hands-on responsibility
- Collaborative team environment with direct access to senior attorneys
- Exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development
Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
Salary : $250,000 - $325,000