Job Description
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – RESTRUCTURING & SPECIAL SITUATIONS FINANCE
Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group
Preferred Location New York, NY
Locations: CA (Los Angeles, Orange County, Silicon Valley, San Francisco) \ CO (Denver)\ TX (Dallas, Houston); District of Columbia
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Our client, a leading AmLaw firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Practice Group. This is a compelling opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, distressed financings, and special situations transactions within a sophisticated and fast-paced practice.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
- 3–7 years of substantive experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance transactions
- Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and liability management transactions
- Experience representing creditors, debtors, sponsors, or financial institutions in distressed scenarios
- Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Large law firm experience preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in complex restructuring and insolvency matters, both in-court and out-of-court
- Advise creditors, debtors, and investors in distressed and special situations financings
- Draft and negotiate credit agreements, restructuring support agreements, and related transaction documents
- Support liability management transactions, recapitalizations, and distressed M&A opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, corporate, and litigation attorneys
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded restructuring and finance practice working on high-profile, complex matters across industries. The team is known for its strategic, business-oriented approach and collaborative culture. Attorneys benefit from hands-on experience, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to develop expertise in cutting-edge restructuring and special situations transactions.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $390,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.
Bonuses: Discretionary and performance based
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $235,000–$390,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Attorneyunmatched
- Bankruptcyunmatched
- Contract Negotiationunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Liabilityunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
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