Lateral Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

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Los Angeles, CA

Lateral Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance Associate

Attorney

2-15 yrs required

No

Job Overview
A prominent law firm is seeking a highly skilled associate to join its Finance team, specializing in Restructuring & Special Situations Finance, based in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing creditors or borrowers in connection with liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, top-of-the-capital-structure representations, including advising hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Represent creditors or borrowers in connection with liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings.
• Collaborate with the Global Finance team and the Business Restructuring & Reorganization team.
• Handle high-profile representations involving top-of-the-capital-structure transactions.
• Advise hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in both Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Draft and review key transaction documents, including financing agreements and other legal contracts.
• Lead negotiations and manage client relationships effectively.
• Provide strategic legal advice on complex financial restructuring matters.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in restructuring and special situations finance (for associates from law school class years 2017 to 2020).
• Experience representing creditors or borrowers in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Strong background in liability management, DIP financings, and bankruptcy exit financings.
• Ability to handle high-pressure transactions and complex legal matters.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent academic background and a passion for financial restructuring.

Education

• . (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (California) required.

Skills

• Expertise in bankruptcy law, special situations finance, and restructuring transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transactional skills.
• Excellent client management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage high-stakes legal matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.