1–3 Year Finance Associate – Distressed Debt & Claims Trading | Am Law Firm | New York Legal Jobs | NY Bar Preferred- 402989 jobs in United States
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BCG Attorney Search · 6 hours ago

1–3 Year Finance Associate – Distressed Debt & Claims Trading | Am Law Firm | New York Legal Jobs | NY Bar Preferred- 402989

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$225K/yr - $260K/yr
date1+ years exp

BCG Attorney Search is a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a junior Finance Associate to join its Distressed Debt & Claims Trading practice in New York. The role involves advising financial institutions on distressed debt transactions, structuring agreements, and collaborating with restructuring teams on creditor rights issues.

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Hiring Manager
Harrison Barnes
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Responsibilities

Advise leading financial institutions and credit funds on distressed debt and claims trading transactions
Structure and negotiate purchase and sale agreements involving bankruptcy claims and par loans
Support trading desks in primary and secondary loan market transactions
Handle cross-border distressed asset transfers and regulatory-sensitive trades
Work closely with restructuring teams on creditor rights issues tied to Chapter 11 matters
Analyze documentation related to private debt securities and syndicated loans
Coordinate multi-party closings under tight timelines
Conduct legal due diligence on distressed portfolios
Assist clients in navigating claim transfer procedures in bankruptcy proceedings
Collaborate with partners on novel finance structures impacting creditor recoveries

Qualification

BankruptcyFinanceRestructuringTransactional draftingCorporate loan marketsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsWriting skillsTime management

Required

1–3 years of law firm experience in finance, banking, or restructuring
Strong academic credentials required
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple fast-moving matters simultaneously
Experience drafting transactional finance documents

Preferred

Exposure to corporate loan markets strongly preferred
New York Bar admission preferred
Familiarity with bankruptcy and creditor rights concepts advantageous

Company

BCG Attorney Search

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BCG Attorney Search is a legal recruiter placing attorneys across all types of law firms and practice areas.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Pasadena, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.bcgsearch.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Mihir Sheth
Chief Technology Officer
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Harrison Barnes
Founder and Attorney Placement Professional at BCG Attorney Search
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