Lateral Corporate - Restructuring and Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney

2-12 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Lateral Corporate - Restructuring and Special Situations Finance Associate Attorney with 5-8 years of experience. The role involves handling significant financial transactions, collaborating with the Global Finance team and premier Business Restructuring & Reorganization team, and working on high-profile representations for hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions.

Duties:

• Represent creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings.
• Collaborate with the Global Finance team and premier Business Restructuring & Reorganization team.
• Work on high-profile, top-of-the-capital-structure representations.
• Handle both chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Draft legal documents, including agreements, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Attend meetings, negotiations, and court proceedings as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate restructuring and finance.
• Experience representing creditors or borrowers in significant financial transactions.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy law and finance principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Experience in corporate restructuring and special situations finance.
• Knowledge of bankruptcy law and financial transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

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