This is an in-office role
Who Is Our Client?
Looking for associates whose class year ranges fron 2022 to 2024.
They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.
This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.
Representative Work
Counsel clients around the globe on the issues that arise in relation to corporate distress, including some of the most significant bankruptcy cases in recent history.
The Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice Group in New York City is made up of:
11 Partners
2 Of Counsels (1 senior)
8 Associates
And they're looking to add another Associate Attorney to this group!
Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)
They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firms commitment to their attorneys growth extends throughout their careers.
Who You Are
You are a high-performing junior associate with 2-4 years of experience in commercial, securities, bankruptcy, or other complex litigation at a leading law firm.
You are an enterprising, highly motivated lawyer who actively seeks responsibility rather than waiting for it.
You want to understand the entire case, take ownership of important workstreams, and become increasingly involved in strategy and decision-making.
You are looking for more than a traditional junior associate role on a large litigation team you want substantive opportunities to develop as an advocate, including taking and defending depositions, preparing and examining witnesses, participating directly in case strategy, and appearing and arguing in court.
You have a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine desire to become an outstanding courtroom lawyer.
You are eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and motivated by opportunities to stretch beyond what would ordinarily be expected of an associate at your level.
You have experience working on large, sophisticated, fast-moving litigation and investigation teams and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams and competing deadlines in high-stakes matters.
You have substantial hands-on experience with complex discovery, including managing document productions, developing case strategy from large factual records, working with witnesses and experts, and coordinating with broader litigation teams.
You are an excellent writer and rigorous thinker, with meaningful experience researching complex legal issues and drafting memos, briefs, motions, and other substantive advocacy.
You have strong analytical skills and judgment and are able to quickly master complicated factual records, identify the issues that matter, and develop practical and persuasive arguments.
Strong academic credentials are valued.
Prior bankruptcy experience is preferred but not required.
Outstanding commercial or securities litigators interested in developing a bankruptcy litigation practice or pursuing faster moving cases are encouraged to apply.
You are admitted to the bar in the jurisdiction in which you practice or are eligible for admission.
This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms:
Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law
Perkins Coie
Keller & Heckman LLP
Foley & Lardner
DLA Piper
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Latham & Watkins
Kirkland & Ellis
Associate Bonus Structure
Associates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, toward their bonus eligibility.
Additional high-hour bonuses are available at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, and merit incentives are awarded to associates whose performance exceeds expectations, enhancing transparency in annual evaluations.
In 2025, the high-hours awards added % to the base bonus amount, and merit incentives added 10% or 20% to both the base bonus and high-hours awards. With these awards and incentives, our most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k
A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
If you meet the requirements please apply today!
