Lateral Corporate - Restructuring amp Special Situations Finance Associate

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Job Overview
A leading law firm is seeking a skilled and experienced associate to join its Corporate Finance team, focusing on Restructuring & Special Situations Finance in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing creditors or borrowers in liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and/or special situations financings. The position offers an opportunity to work with top-tier financial institutions, including hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial entities involved in complex Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Represent creditors or borrowers in connection with liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and special situations financings.
• Work primarily with the Global Finance team in collaboration with the Business Restructuring & Reorganization team.
• Handle high-profile representations involving top-of-the-capital-structure transactions.
• Represent hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and other financial institutions in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on complex financial restructuring issues.
• Draft and review transaction documents, including financing agreements and other legal contracts.
• Participate in negotiations and manage relationships with clients and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in restructuring and special situations finance (for associates from law school class years 2017 to 2020).
• Experience in representing creditors or borrowers in Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, and related transactions.
• Strong understanding of liability management, DIP financings, and bankruptcy exit financings.
• Ability to handle high-pressure transactions and complex legal matters.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong academic background and a keen interest in financial restructuring.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar (California) required.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of bankruptcy law, special situations finance, and restructuring transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and transactional skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage high-stakes legal matters.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306