Lateral Associate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance

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The Role: Lateral Associate - Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance | Washington, D.C.

We are seeking a highly qualified associate to join a globally recognized Finance and Business Restructuring & Reorganization team in Washington, D.C. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile financial transactions and restructuring matters for prominent clients across diverse industries.

Practice Expertise and Focus

This opportunity is with a firm distinguished for its leadership in finance and restructuring matters. Highlights include:

• Liability Management Transactions: Expertise in DIP financings, bankruptcy exit financings, special situations financings, and other restructuring scenarios.
• High-Profile Representations: Representing hedge funds, CLOs, private equity funds, and financial institutions in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.
• Global Collaboration: Working alongside the firm's Global Finance and Business Restructuring & Reorganization teams to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions.

In this position, you will:

• Advise Clients: Represent creditors and borrowers in connection with liability management transactions, including DIP financings and bankruptcy exit financings.
• Draft and Negotiate: Prepare and negotiate complex financing agreements, including loan agreements, security agreements, and restructuring documentation.
• Collaborate on Transactions: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive solutions for high-stakes financial matters.
• Lead Strategic Work: Handle top-of-the-capital-structure representations, ensuring alignment with client objectives in complex restructuring scenarios.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who bring the following qualifications and attributes:

Experience and Expertise

• Experience Level: Law school graduate from 2016 to 2019, with extensive experience in liability management transactions, DIP financings, and special situations financings.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

Educational Credentials

• Juris Doctor (JD): Degree from a top-tier, accredited law school with excellent academic credentials.
• Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing or eligibility to waive into the D.C. Bar.

Core Competencies

• Legal Acumen: Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex financial transactions.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to devise innovative solutions for intricate restructuring and financing challenges.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior associates.
• Client Focus: Dedicated to providing tailored legal solutions to sophisticated clients.

Additional Attributes

• Special Situations Expertise: Significant experience in bankruptcy-related financings and high-stakes transactions.
• Effective Communication: Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional diligence in handling intricate legal matters.

Why Consider This Role?

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive Compensation: Annual salary ranging from $365,000 to $435,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health care, retirement plans, paid leave, parental leave, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: Discretionary bonuses recognizing exceptional contributions.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to engage in transformative restructuring matters and elevate your expertise in a globally recognized practice.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a team committed to collaboration, innovation, and professional success.

How to Apply

If you're ready to elevate your legal career, we encourage you to apply. Here's how:

• Visit: www.hunthivetalent.com to submit your application.
• Email: Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], including Lateral Associate - Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance | Washington, D.C. in the subject line.

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