Financial Restructuring Attorney

Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search has an immediate opening for a junior to mid-level associate to join our Am Law 200 client's Financial Restructuring Group, which represents creditors and debtors. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, on both the debtor and creditor side and the purchase of distressed assets and securities. Experience should include case preparation, client-ready legal research, writing, pleadings preparation, briefing, courtroom support and presentation. This position will also involve bankruptcy litigation and transactional/restructuring work (such as drafting restructuring support agreements, NDAs, and other restructuring related documents). A bankruptcy court clerkship is preferred. The associate may be based either in our client's New York or Houston offices and will work with a team of associates and partners in multiple locations.

Job Requirements:

• 1-3 years of law firm experience with bankruptcy matters
• Candidate must be eligible to practice in New York or Texas

In addition to other benefits offered by the firm, the base salary range in NYC for this role is $215,000 - $295,000. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within this good faith range will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience and qualifications.