Bankruptcy & Restructuring - Junior Associate

Moore and Van Allen

$80K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of relevant experience, bankruptcy experience preferred
  • BIGLAW background in transactions (finance, M&A) encouraged
  • Exceptional academic credentials
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Superior interpersonal abilities
  • Commitment to responsiveness and precision

Responsibilities

  • Structure and negotiate sophisticated deals for clients
  • Manage multi-party workstreams effectively
  • Provide counsel on risk mitigation strategies
  • Advise on exit strategies for troubled credits
  • Deliver practical solutions under tight deadlines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness programs including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Cash Balance Pension Plan and Flexible Spending Accounts options
  • Flexible parental leave and generous paid time off
  • Employee Assistance Program supporting overall well-being
  • Financial Wellness Program for future planning support
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed and bar support provided
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes transactions under demanding timelines, delivering practical, business-focused solutions for clients navigating financial distress. The successful candidate will structure and negotiate sophisticated deals, manage multi-party workstreams, and provide counsel on risk mitigation and exit strategies for troubled credits.

The ideal candidate will possess 1 - 3 years of experience, with prior bankruptcy experience preferred but not required. Candidates with BIGLAW backgrounds in transaction-based practices (finance, M&A) and bankruptcy clerkships are encouraged to apply. Exceptional academic credentials, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and superior interpersonal abilities are essential. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to responsiveness, precision, and the ability to manage complex matters with professionalism. This position requires being based in Charlotte or willing to relocate to ensure full integration with the team.

Lateral Recruiting Contact: Staci Litis ([email protected])

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Law Degree
  • Eligibility for North Carolina Bar admission is preferred.


BENEFITS AT MOORE & VAN ALLEN
  • We are committed to supporting our attorneys in achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits program offers a range of options to promote your well-being and professional growth.
  • Health and Wellness: We provide multiple health insurance plans, including a Health Savings Account option. You'll also have access to dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, as well as telehealth services.
  • Financial Security: Enjoy a Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members), Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. We also offer Short & Long Term Disability coverage and a Financial Wellness Program to help you plan for the future.
  • Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of our Maternal/Paternal Parental Leave policy, generous Holiday and Vacation Pay, and Bereavement Leave. We also prioritize your overall well-being with a Body Wellness Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Relocation & Bar Support: We reimburse reasonable relocation expenses and cover bar application and review costs to help make your transition to Moore & Van Allen as smooth as possible.


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