Financial Restructuring Attorney

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Job Overview
A prominent southeastern law firm with a national practice is seeking an experienced Financial Restructuring Attorney to join its Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring group in the Charlotte, NC office. This opportunity is ideal for a senior attorney with a strong background in corporate restructuring, creditor representation, and complex financial transactions, particularly involving distressed credits. The role offers a path for leadership and client development, with support from a nationally recognized legal team and a robust platform for continued professional success.

Location

• Charlotte, North Carolina

Duties

• Represent national and regional banks, financial institutions, and private equity-backed portfolio companies in complex restructuring matters

• Manage distressed asset workouts, out-of-court restructurings, and syndicated credit facility issues

• Identify and resolve insolvency-related issues in lending documentation

• Provide legal counsel on financial restructuring strategies and litigation

• Advise special situation funds and their sponsors in distressed transactions, both in and out of court

• Contribute to client development and maintain long-standing relationships

• Collaborate with other attorneys in a full-service restructuring practice

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of corporate restructuring experience, preferably at an Am Law 100 or comparable BigLaw firm

• Demonstrated experience with distressed credit workouts and insolvency-related matters

• Prior Bankruptcy Court clerkship experience preferred

• Familiarity with finance transactions considered a plus

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking in high-stakes financial situations

• Exceptional communication and drafting skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the North Carolina State Bar preferred

• Willingness to obtain North Carolina licensure if not already admitted

Skills

• Advanced understanding of bankruptcy, restructuring, and commercial finance

• Ability to interpret and revise complex lending documents in distressed contexts

• Strong client service orientation and relationship management

• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with superior organizational and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and seniority level

• Multiple health insurance options, including HSA-compatible plans

• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage

• Telehealth services

• Cash Balance Pension Plan or Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

• Financial Wellness Program

• Parental leave (maternal/paternal), vacation pay, holiday leave, and bereavement leave

• Body Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program

• Relocation expense reimbursement

• Bar application and bar review course costs covered

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306