Description:
We are seeking a Senior Litigation Associate (class of 2020 or more senior) to join the firm to specifically support our Business Restructuring & Reorganization team.The ideal candidate will have significant experience in complex commercial litigation, preferably focusing on bankruptcy litigation, liability management litigation, corporate disputes, and financial restructuring-related disputes. This experience should include all phases of litigation, such as discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate work, and should include in addition experience advising clients regarding litigation risks associated with in-court and out-of-court transactions. This role supports our market-leading Restructuring group and involves a mix of high-stakes, sophisticated disputes arising from creditor, debtor, sponsor and distressed financing matters.
Litigation Focus Areas:
- Creditor-Side Litigation: Representing financial institutions (including hedge funds, CLOs, and private equity funds) in disputes both within Chapter 11 cases as well of out-of-court settings, such as actions involving DIP financing, liability management exercises, inter-creditor issues, collateral disputes, and claim objections.
- Debtor/Sponsor-Side Litigation: Handling litigation for debtors in high-profile Chapter 11 cases, including adversary proceedings to prosecute claims (e.g., preference and fraudulent transfer actions), complex claims resolution, and disputes related to plan confirmation.
- Distressed M&A Litigation: Disputes arising from the sale of assets under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code or contested takeover attempts involving financially distressed companies.
The annual compensation range for this position is between $365,000 - $470,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.
