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Pernini Legal, LLC

Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal, LLC, New York, New York, United States, 10292


Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

Location: New York, NY

Our client, a top-tier global

AmLaw 50

law firm, is seeking a skilled

Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

to join their prominent

Financial Restructuring

group. The team has garnered high praise and consistent rankings from

Global Restructuring Review ,

Turnarounds & Workouts, and

Chambers & Partners(link removed)>

Candidate Profile

JD

from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

Active Bar Admission in New York (link removed)>

Class years 2017-2020

with substantive experience in

bankruptcy

and

restructuring (link removed)>

Proven

experience representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other stakeholders

in complex U.S. and cross-border insolvency proceedings and out-of-court restructurings.

Familiarity with large-scale

Chapter 11 and Chapter 15

matters, particularly those involving contested proceedings before trial and appellate courts.

Large law firm experience is required (link removed)>

Key Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of complex restructuring matters, representing creditors, investors, distressed companies, and other key stakeholders.

Play a key role in both

U.S. and international insolvency and restructuring matters , including representing clients in contested

Chapter 11 and Chapter 15

proceedings.

Participate actively in

multidisciplinary, cross-border transactions , particularly within Latin America and Eastern Europe, where the firm holds a strong market presence.

Prepare and negotiate legal documents essential to the restructuring process, including proposals for in-court and out-of-court settlements, credit agreements, and distressed debt trading arrangements.

Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory and legal standards, with a focus on providing sound, strategic counsel.

Collaborate closely with the Financial Restructuring group, leveraging the firms resources and industry insights to provide premier client service.

Why Join?This role offers a

competitive starting salary of $310,000+ , commensurate with class year and experience. As a member of this distinguished Financial Restructuring group, associates are exposed to high-stakes, high-profile transactions and court proceedings, supported by a collaborative team that prioritizes professional development and growth. This firm offers a

robust benefits package , including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous parental leave, family care support, a 401(k) plan, and other valuable perks. This position represents an exceptional opportunity for driven attorneys to join a preeminent restructuring practice recognized globally for its expertise and innovation in the bankruptcy and insolvency arena.

Application RequirementsInterested candidates should submit a

cover letter ,

resume , and

law school transcript (link removed)>