Placing People First!

Practice Area:

High-Stakes Financial Restructuring, Debt Management, and Chapter 11 Adjudication

§ Location:

Chicago, IL;

(or any of their offices in the United States)

§ Salary:

$235,000 to $365,000 base compensation (commensurate with expertise and regional adjustments).

⨖ Comprehensive benefits include an annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan, and premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.

⨖ Support structures feature personal medical and parental leave, ten paid holidays, and specialized family care benefits.

§ Schedule:

Full-time, Hybrid Schedule, Big Law hours

§ The Firm:

Our client is an elite AmLaw 50 powerhouse consistently lauded by Fortune as a premier workplace and recognized by Chambers USA for its excellence across multiple disciplines. With a storied history of handling the nation’s most intricate legal challenges, the firm has secured Tier 1 rankings in various commercial sectors. They are celebrated for a culture rooted in seamless collaboration, profound client devotion, and a philosophy of reciprocal professional respect. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that balances a sophisticated, national platform with a human-centric approach to legal practice.

§ Duties:

The selected Associate will serve as a strategic architect in navigating the complexities of financial distress and corporate rehabilitation. The role demands a blend of transactional precision and courtroom advocacy to protect the interests of a diverse, high-profile clientele. ⨖ Providing comprehensive representation for corporate debtors, official creditors' committees, and asset acquirers in multi-jurisdictional insolvency proceedings.

⨖ Orchestrating sophisticated out-of-court debt workouts and navigating formal in-court reorganizations across the United States.

⨖ Litigating specialized bankruptcy matters, specifically focusing on the recovery of fraudulent conveyances and the defense of preferential transfer claims.

⨖ Counseling significant creditors on risk mitigation and recovery strategies within the framework of the Bankruptcy Code.

⨖ Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate the acquisition of distressed assets and the restructuring of capital stacks.

§ Qualifications:

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution with superior academic credentials.

⨖ Two (2) to Five (5) years of focused experience in commercial bankruptcy law within a reputable national firm environment.

⨖ Active Bar Membership in good standing within the jurisdiction of the preferred office location.

⨖ Demonstrated proficiency in both the procedural and substantive aspects of Chapter 11 filings and restructuring transactions.

§ Skills:

⨖ A completed Bankruptcy Clerkship is highly regarded and preferred for this role.

⨖ Exceptional analytical capabilities regarding complex financial instruments and distressed balance sheets.

⨖ Advanced persuasive writing skills, evidenced by the ability to draft sophisticated motions, plans of reorganization, and disclosure statements.

⨖ Strong interpersonal aptitude for high-pressure negotiations involving diverse stakeholders and competing financial interests.

!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.