About the job Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney- Hybrid
Practice Area: Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, and Real Estate
Unparalleled Opportunity with an Expanding New Jersey Powerhouse
Join a well-established, growing law firm in New Jersey where innovation and client-focused solutions drive success. Our client is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to become a vital member of our dynamic financial and lending practice team. This role offers the unique chance to gain hands-on experience across a diverse and sophisticated workload, including complex corporate, real estate, and restructuring matters.
Our client foster a supportive culture that prioritizes mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth, ensuring you have the resources and collaboration needed to excel.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of documentation for sophisticated secured lending and commercial loans.
Develop and implement restructuring strategies, forbearance agreements, and distressed asset management solutions for clients.
Provide robust representation in bankruptcy filings and advocate on behalf of creditors in negotiations and plan confirmations.
Conduct critical due diligence and transactional support for corporate acquisitions, real estate deals, and various lending arrangements.
Collaborate seamlessly with senior attorneys in a flexible, hybrid work environment.
Act as a mentor to junior attorneys, contributing to the firm's knowledge-sharing and development initiatives.
Why Join?
Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Maintain a full-time schedule with a manageable annual billing requirement of 1,800 hours, promoting sustainability and high-quality work.
True Hybrid Flexibility: Benefit from a structured, yet flexible, hybrid model.
Diverse, High-Stakes Experience: Work at the intersection of financial services, bankruptcy, and real estate, building a comprehensive and invaluable skill set.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required; New York Bar admission is strongly preferred.
Approximately 4+ years of substantive experience in at least two of the following areas: bankruptcy, banking/finance, real estate, or corporate law.
Proven expertise in loan documentation, workouts, restructuring agreements, and creditor representation.
Excellent contract drafting, document review, and advanced legal research capabilities.
Superior organizational, communication, and time-management abilities, essential for handling multiple complex engagements.
Proficiency with legal technology tools (e.g., DocuSign, iManage, or equivalent).
Preferred Skills
Experience representing lenders or financial institutions in secured financing transactions.
Strong understanding of UCC regulations and lender liability considerations.
Familiarity with complex bankruptcy proceedings and asset restructurings.
Experience with real estate financing, leasing, or acquisition transactions.
Knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, and related transactional support.