Finance & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney New York at Direct Counsel

This is a standout opportunity to work on complex U.S. and cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring matters within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary legal environment. The firm’s bankruptcy team is deeply integrated with its commercial finance, real estate, tax, labor, and corporate groups, allowing associates to develop broad-based skills while handling sophisticated matters related to financial distress and insolvency.

• Represent debtors, creditors' committees, DIP lenders and borrowers, and investors in Chapter 11 proceedings

• Draft bankruptcy petitions, first-day pleadings, disclosure statements, reorganization plans, and other key filings

• Handle bankruptcy-related litigation, including prosecuting and defending preference, fraudulent transfer, and fiduciary duty claims

• Advise clients on strategic planning before and during bankruptcy filings

• Represent parties in Section 363 sales, including sellers, stalking horse bidders, and competing bidders

• Work on foreclosures and contested plan confirmations

• Collaborate closely with attorneys across practice areas to address the full scope of legal issues in bankruptcy matters

• 3–5 years of experience in financial restructuring and bankruptcy law

• Strong background working with creditors’ rights, distressed transactions, and bankruptcy litigation

• Excellent writing, research, communication, and project management skills

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

• Clerkship with a bankruptcy judge is a plus

• Familiarity with business accounting and financial reporting issues

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Admitted to the New York State Bar

• This position is based in New York City

• The firm currently follows a hybrid work policy requiring at least three days per week in-office (subject to change)

The salary range for this position is $235,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is an exceptional chance to join a collaborative, high-caliber team at a leading law firm where you’ll handle some of the most challenging and rewarding work in the finance and bankruptcy space.