Debt Covenant Review Attorney

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Job Title: Debt Covenant Review Attorney
Job Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid)

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly skilled Debt Covenant Review Attorney to join its Restructuring & Special Situations (R&SS) Practice Group. This position focuses on supporting pitch processes and capital structure reviews related to Liability Management transactions. The successful candidate will work alongside partners across R&SS, Banking, and Capital Markets practices to conduct in-depth analyses of credit agreements and indentures for companies requiring restructuring or liability management. This is a hybrid position located in New York City.

Duties:

• Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing capital and group structures of companies in need of debt or liability management and restructuring.
• Analyze a company’s ability to raise additional capital, identify areas of potential value leakage, and assess defensive actions by stakeholders.
• Evaluate potential restructuring processes and implications for director duties.
• Work with partners to identify and develop innovative liability management structures based on debt documentation.
• Present findings and investment opportunities to a global range of investors and corporate clients.
• Contribute ideas to market themes and participate in the development of new strategies.
• Safeguard sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information at all times.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of leveraged finance, capital markets, and restructuring documentation, particularly incurrence-based covenants in loan and high-yield products.
• At least 4 years of experience in a law firm, specializing in restructuring, leveraged finance, or capital markets.
• Familiarity with hybrid capital products, such as convertible bonds.
• Extensive knowledge of the finance and restructuring industry, with an understanding of cross-border transactions and loan/fund structures.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree.

Certifications:

• New York Bar membership required.

Skills:

• Expertise in drafting and analyzing legal documents related to debt and restructuring.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Job Location:

• New York City, NY (Hybrid working arrangement)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses based on individual and firm performance.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO) program with 23 days of PTO in the first year, increasing with tenure, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Well-being programs, including mental health support and mindfulness services.
• Employee discounts and various professional development programs.
• Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives, including global affinity groups.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306