Dechert LLP

Bankruptcy Associate

Dechert LLP$260K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring
  • Substantive knowledge of U.S. and cross-border insolvency proceedings
  • Experience representing stakeholders such as creditors and distressed companies
  • Excellent academic record from a top 20 law school
  • Prior experience at a top 30 Am Law firm

Responsibilities

  • Represent creditors, investors, and distressed companies in restructuring matters
  • Act in contested U.S. and multinational insolvencies
  • Handle multidisciplinary cross-border deals
  • Appear before trial and appellate courts in complex bankruptcy matters
  • Manage complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 cases

Benefits

  • Top-ranked practice recognized by industry guides
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, complex cases
  • International exposure within emerging markets
  • Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
Full Job Description
We are seeking associates with 3+ years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our growing Financial Restructuring group. We represent creditors, investors and distressed companies in all types of in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters around the world. Areas of focus include representing first and second lien lenders, bondholders, hedge funds, and other creditors; acting in contested U.S. and multinational insolvencies, restructurings and bankruptcies; handling multidisciplinary cross-border deals that have secured our reputation as a leader in Latin America and Eastern Europe; and appearing before trial and appellate courts in complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 matters. Our practice is top ranked by Global Restructuring Review, Turnarounds & Workouts, Chambers & Partners and other leading industry guides and publications.

Salary is $260,000+ commensurate with class year and experience.

Candidates must have:
  • Substantive experience in representing creditors, investors, distressed companies and other stakeholders in large scale, complex U.S. and cross-border bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructurings
  • Excellent academic credentials from a T-20 law school and prior experience at a top 30 Am Law firm

About Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP is a global law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers across 27 offices worldwide. The firm provides legal services in areas such as corporate and securities, complex litigation, finance and real estate, and financial services and asset management. Dechert has represented clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, energy, technology, and financial services. The firm has been recognized for its pro bono work and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Size
2,700 employees
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Founded
1875

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