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Direct Counsel · 3 months ago

Finance & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney – New York

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$235K/yr - $390K/yr
date3+ years exp

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a mid-level associate attorney to join its Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in New York City. This role involves working on complex U.S. and cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring matters while collaborating with various legal disciplines.

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Responsibilities

Represent debtors, creditors' committees, DIP lenders and borrowers, and investors in Chapter 11 proceedings
Draft bankruptcy petitions, first-day pleadings, disclosure statements, reorganization plans, and other key filings
Handle bankruptcy-related litigation, including prosecuting and defending preference, fraudulent transfer, and fiduciary duty claims
Advise clients on strategic planning before and during bankruptcy filings
Represent parties in Section 363 sales, including sellers, stalking horse bidders, and competing bidders
Work on foreclosures and contested plan confirmations
Collaborate closely with attorneys across practice areas to address the full scope of legal issues in bankruptcy matters

Qualification

Financial restructuringBankruptcy lawCreditors’ rightsBankruptcy litigationBusiness accountingResearch skillsClerkship with bankruptcy judgeWriting skillsCommunication skillsProject management

Required

3–5 years of experience in financial restructuring and bankruptcy law
Strong background working with creditors' rights, distressed transactions, and bankruptcy litigation
Excellent writing, research, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admitted to the New York State Bar

Preferred

Clerkship with a bankruptcy judge
Familiarity with business accounting and financial reporting issues

Company

Direct Counsel

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Direct Counsel is a recruiting agency that offers staffing services for the law, engineering, and accounting sectors.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Glendale, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://directcounsel.net

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