Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney

Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Los Angeles or San Francisco, California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 1-5 years of restructuring and bankruptcy experience to join a nationally recognized Financial Restructuring practice. The team represents debtors, creditors, boards of directors, private equity sponsors, lenders, investors, and other key stakeholders in sophisticated Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, distressed acquisitions, and bankruptcy-related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, and insolvency proceedings.

• Advise debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, lenders, sponsors, boards, committees, and other stakeholders in restructuring matters.

• Assist with distressed asset acquisitions, including Section 363 sales and bankruptcy-related transactions.

• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, bankruptcy pleadings, motions, and related transaction documents.

• Handle bankruptcy-related litigation, contested matters, and adversary proceedings.

• Conduct legal research involving bankruptcy, commercial, and securities law issues.

• Work directly with clients on restructuring strategies designed to maximize enterprise value.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sophisticated financial restructuring matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the California Bar, or eligibility and intent to obtain admission promptly.

• 1-5 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, or related commercial matters.

• Experience with complex Chapter 11 reorganizations or other sophisticated restructuring transactions is preferred.

• Familiarity with bankruptcy law, commercial law, and related securities law issues.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and writing skills.

• Outstanding academic credentials and strong references.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $225,000-$435,000, commensurate with class year, experience, and qualifications.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive associate compensation and benefits consistent with a leading Am Law firm.