Location: Roseland, New Jersey (4 days a week in office for 90 days probationary)

Schedule: 1,800 hours minimum expectation, 2,000+ hours is normal for many associates.

Salary Range: $140,000 to $180,000 per annum, with potential for annual bonuses, merit-based salary adjustments, and billable hour-based bonuses.

We are seeking a skilled Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join a dynamic legal environment focusing on Corporate Restructuring. This role is designed for professionals eager to engage in high-stakes debt financing and corporate restructuring activities. The position promises a challenging yet rewarding experience, fostering a culture of innovation and client satisfaction.  The firm is amongst the 10th largest in New Jersey and consistently ranks as one of the best firms to work for in the state.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the negotiation and drafting of complex credit facilities, including asset-based lending and commercial real estate financing.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on financial distress, corporate restructuring, workouts, and insolvency proceedings, especially from the perspective of creditors.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions as well as commercial property transactions.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, analyze loan portfolios, and prepare transactional documents alongside bankruptcy-related pleadings.
• Engage in direct client interactions with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the New Jersey Bar. Ability to waive into NY.
• Four (4) years of experience minimum, with a focus in bankruptcy, corporate finance, and financial restructuring serving high-end clientele, large corporations and conglomerates in navigating through the arduous process of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, amongst other types.
• Proven experience managing complex transactional legal matters.

Preferred Skills:

• An LLM or Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting focus would help a candidate succeed in this heavily technical fiduciary role.
• Proficiency in asset-based lending, distressed debt, and creditors' rights in Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Strong understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
• Exceptional analytical, research, and document drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to delivering exemplary client service.

Candidates interested in this opportunity should apply immediately as they are urgently hiring! Law school transcripts and writing samples revolving around restructured debt and financing would be great supplementals to provide.