Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal, LLC

$235K — $390K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 experience in restructuring, bankruptcy, and/or special situations finance transactions
  • Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings 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

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 and litigation attorneys

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and retirement plans
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Professional development resources
  • Additional firm-sponsored benefits
Full 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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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.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

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