Placing People First!

People Placers Staffing is pleased to represent a premier legal institution in their search for a sophisticated litigator to join their elite restructuring practice. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a high-caliber attorney to engage in the most complex financial disputes currently shaping the market.

§ Title:

Senior Litigation Associate – Insolvency & Financial Restructuring

Practice Area:

High-Stakes Bankruptcy Litigation / Creditor-Debtor Rights / Distressed Asset Disputes

• § Location:
• New York, NY
• § Salary:
• $235,000 to $425,000 Base Salary (total comp $275k to $495k)
• § Schedule:
• Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm:

Our client is a global powerhouse and a perennial fixture within the AmLaw 50, consistently lauded by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 for their dominance in financial services and corporate restructuring. Holding Tier 1 rankings across multiple insolvency and litigation categories, the firm is celebrated for its role in navigating the largest and most intricate Chapter 11 filings in modern history. Founded on a legacy of intellectual rigor and aggressive advocacy, the firm has evolved into a modern titan of the New York legal landscape. They are renowned for representing an enviable roster of hedge funds, private equity sponsors, and major financial institutions. Candidates can expect a culture that demands excellence but rewards it with high-level mentorship and a platform to argue before the nation’s most influential bankruptcy benches.

§ Duties:

The incoming Associate will serve as a primary litigator within the Business Restructuring & Reorganization group, managing adversarial proceedings and complex disputes arising from fiscal distress and corporate insolvency. This role requires a blend of traditional commercial litigation prowess and a deep understanding of the Bankruptcy Code.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Advocating for financial institutions, including CLOs and hedge funds, in high-stakes inter-creditor disputes and collateral challenges.

⨖ Managing all phases of debtor-side litigation, including the prosecution of preference actions, fraudulent transfer claims, and contested plan confirmations.

⨖ Providing strategic counsel on liability management exercises and the litigation risks inherent in out-of-court restructuring transactions.

⨖ Overseeing comprehensive discovery processes, drafting dispositive motions, and spearheading trial preparation for Section 363 asset sales and contested valuations.

⨖ Representing equity sponsors and institutional investors in distressed M&A disputes and complex claims resolution within the Chapter 11 framework.

§ Qualifications:

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with exemplary academic credentials.

⨖ Active Bar Membership in good standing within the State of New York.

⨖ A minimum of one (1) to five (5) years of intensive litigation experience, specifically focused on commercial disputes or insolvency matters.

⨖ Proven history of managing complex motion practice and discovery in federal or bankruptcy court settings.

⨖ Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex financial transactions into compelling legal arguments.

§ Skills:

⨖ Prior experience with liability management litigation or inter-creditor agreement disputes.

⨖ Familiarity with the nuances of DIP financing litigation and fraudulent conveyance defense.

⨖ Strong interpersonal skills for direct client advisory and negotiation with opposing counsel in high-pressure environments.

⨖ Demonstrated ability to manage multi-jurisdictional proceedings or appellate-level briefings.

!Notice¡ *

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.