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Squire Patton Boggs · 1 week ago

Restructuring and Insolvency Associate

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$225K/yr - $300K/yr

2+ years exp

Squire Patton Boggs is a global law firm hiring an Associate for their Restructuring and Insolvency practice in New York. The role involves supporting partners and experienced lawyers with restructuring issues, handling litigation and transactional matters, and performing legal research and drafting documents.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support and work directly with partners and other experienced lawyers throughout our global footprint handling the panoply of restructuring issues our clients face

Collaborate closely with our colleagues in other practice and industry groups

Responsibilities will encompass both litigation and transactional restructuring matters and will include legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, appearances, case management, negotiating and drafting transaction and out of court restructuring documents, discovery, court and client communications

Qualification

Restructuring litigation experienceTransactional restructuring experienceBankruptcy Code knowledgeLegal research skillsWritten discovery experienceCourt appearances experienceJudgmentClient service skillsComposureOrganizational skillsCommunication abilitiesAttention to detailWork independentlyFlexibility

Required

2-6 years of experience

Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record

Must be in good standing and admitted to practice in a US State Bar. Admission to the State Bar of New York is required

Minimum of two years' meaningful restructuring litigation and transactional experience in a national firm handling work on complex restructurings, refinancings, sales and other dispositions, and US Chapter 9, 11 and Chapter 15 reorganizations

Experience in restructuring and insolvency representing debtors, creditor's committees, and secured and unsecured creditors in reorganizations and liquidations, including: legal research, written discovery, law and motion (discovery, dispositive and trial related motions, pleadings and briefs), court appearances, mediations, arbitration, depositions, client and witness interviews, trial preparation

Experience/working knowledge of Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Familiarity with operation of Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and understanding of the strategic issues involved in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case

Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; initiative

Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality; strong client service skills

Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing workload; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client

Preferred

Relevant Judicial clerkship experience, while not required, will be viewed favorably

A background in business consulting, finance, economics or accounting is a plus

For more experienced candidates, additional skills apply: Ability to train and supervise junior associates with the ability to take client matters from inception to completion

Increased client contact and demonstrate ability to perform independently with less supervision from senior attorneys

Demonstrate the ability to negotiate with opposing counsel regarding specific issues and portions of matters and, if the opportunity presents itself, to assume primary responsibility for less complex matters

Benefits

Health

Dental

Life

401k

Many other excellent benefits

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

Founded in 1890

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en

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