Restructuring Mid-Level Associate Job Locations

US | US-NY-New York | US-DC-Washington

ID 2024-1429 Responsibilities

Orrick seeks a mid-level associate with three to five years of experience to join our dynamic Restructuring practice group in our New York City or Washington, D.C. offices. Experience in large transactions with a major law firm and strong education profile preferred. We are seeking associates that have both litigation experience and transactional skills. We are focused on finding an associate that would be located in our New York or Washington, D.C. office. About Orrick: For the ninth year in a row, Orrick is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, the annual list that recognizes companies with extraordinary workplace cultures. Orrick has been recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm in North America three years in a row (Financial Times) and Technology Group of the Year (Legal360). Additionally, Orrick's Restructuring team is honored to be recognized for our work. Chambers' USA and Europe editions recognize our team for leadership in the United States, France and Italy. The Legal 500 reports that we "shine in creative, complex and difficult restructuring assignments." We consistently rank among the top 10 bankruptcy law firms as listed by The Deal. Creditors, debtors, committees, lenders and other parties value the practical, commercial solutions we bring to every matter. We've been on both sides of the table, and that enables us to understand and address the goals and motivations of all parties. We offer distinctive strength in niche industries and products, and our record of success includes some of the most complex bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings in the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Japan and Korea. We bring distinctive quality, diverse teams and innovation to everything we do. At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, shadowing opportunities and more are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least three years of restructuring experience, preferably with experience representing debtors, creditors' and ad hoc committees, and asset acquirers, with a major law firm.
• Experience with unsecured creditors' committees, restructuring support agreements, DIPs, reorganization plans, and exit facilities.
• High level of familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, and practical experience researching and drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Transactional experience and an understanding of accounting and financial issues that affect restructuring transactions.
• Strong academic credentials, excellent legal research and superb writing and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and is a team player.
• Admission to New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in), as applicable.

How to Apply: Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter. Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cassie Gomez, Recruiting Manager, at cgomez@orrick.com. Compensation and Benefits The expected salary range for this position is between... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.