Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
4 days ago
Roseland
Job DescriptionA well-established and expanding law firm in NJ is seeking a Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its financial and lending practice team. This position offers exposure to a wide range of corporate, real estate, and restructuring matters, providing opportunities to work collaboratively with senior attorneys and gain hands-on experience in complex transactions. The firm values mentorship, teamwork, and delivering client-focused solutions across multiple practice areas. Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Practice Area: Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, and Real Estate Location: Roseland, NJ (hybrid - 4 days in-office & 1 day remote after 90 days) Billing Requirement: 1,800 hours annually Interview Process: Candidate is required to provide a Law School Transcript and a Resume What you’ll do: • Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for secured lending and commercial loans., • Assist clients with restructuring strategies, forbearance agreements, and distressed asset management., • Provide support on bankruptcy filings and act on behalf of creditors in negotiations and plan confirmations., • Conduct due diligence and support transactional work in corporate acquisitions, real estate deals, and lending arrangements., • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth execution of client matters and effective workflow in a hybrid work environment., • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team. RequirementsWhat you’ll bring: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school., • Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York Bar preferred., • Approximately 4+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: bankruptcy, banking/finance, real estate, or corporate law., • Experience with loan documentation, workouts, restructuring agreements, and creditor representation., • Strong skills in contract drafting, document review, and legal research., • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities., • Comfortable managing multiple engagements and deadlines in a hybrid or flexible work setting. Preferred skills: • Representation of lenders or financial institutions in secured financing transactions., • Understanding of UCC regulations and lender liability considerations., • Experience with complex bankruptcy proceedings or asset restructurings., • Familiarity with real estate financing, leasing, or acquisition transactions., • Knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, or transactional support., • Proficiency with legal technology tools such as DocuSign, iManage, or equivalent platforms.