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Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney (Junior-Level) - Boston at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney (Junior-Level, Hybrid)
Location: Boston, MA
Work Type: Hybrid
Experience: 1–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on Experience

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a junior-level associate to join its nationally recognized Distressed High-Yield Bond Workout (DHYBOW) practice within the Restructuring & Bankruptcy group. This team represents secured lenders, bondholder groups, and trustees in high-stakes matters involving distressed municipal and tax-exempt debt across the country.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the representation of secured creditors, bondholders, and trustees in complex bankruptcy, receivership, and restructuring matters.

  • Assist in court appearances, litigation, negotiations, and asset recovery strategies.

  • Work on high-yield tax-exempt bond workouts and related distressed asset transactions.

  • Interact with clients, including institutional investors and bond trustees, across a variety of market sectors.

  • Collaborate with a national team of restructuring attorneys in offices across the U.S.

  • Some travel is required due to the national scope of work.


Requirements:

  • 1–3 years of experience in bankruptcy law, preferably representing secured lenders.

  • Litigation experience in bankruptcy or receivership courts preferred.

  • Exposure to or interest in the high-yield municipal bond market is a plus.

  • Excellent academic credentials and strong legal writing and analytical skills.

  • Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible for admission.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex legal matters.


Application Materials:

  • Resume

  • Law school transcript (unofficial accepted)
    (All materials must be submitted in PDF format.)

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