Associate- Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel, LLC is partnering with a leading global law firm to seek a talented and driven Finance Associate for the firm’s Houston. office. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly sophisticated Global Finance team, working closely with the firm’s nationally recognized Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience with liability management transactions, DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, and/or special situations financings.

• Represent creditors or borrowers in complex financing transactions related to:

  • Liability management

  • Debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings

  • Exit financings from Chapter 11

  • Special situations and opportunistic financings

• Work closely with teams on top-of-capital-structure representations, often involving:

  • Hedge funds

  • CLO managers

  • Private equity sponsors

  • Financial institutions

• Advise on both in-court (Chapter 11) and out-of-court restructurings.

• Collaborate across practice areas to manage sophisticated, often high-profile, transactions.

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

• Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Law school class years 2017–2020

• Strong background in finance, restructuring, or special situations law

• Experience with secured lending, credit agreements, and financial instruments

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Annual Salary Range: $365,000 – $435,000
  (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

• Bonuses: Discretionary and performance-based