Overview
Financial Restructuring Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Direct Counsel
Position: Financial Restructuring Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney (3-4 Years’)
Location: New York
Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy Litigation Associate to join a top-tier Am Law firm’s Financial Restructuring group in New York.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-performing team that handles complex disputes involving financial instruments, insolvency issues, and distressed situations. The group represents a wide range of stakeholders, including debtors, creditors, financial institutions, and investment firms, across a full spectrum of financial restructuring
Overview:
The firm is seeking a mid-level associate (3rd-4th year) with strong litigation experience-particularly in New York state courts-to join its specialized restructuring litigation team. This is a
collaborative
group where associates have meaningful client exposure, front-line responsibility, and the ability to develop deep subject matter expertise in financial restructuring.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent clients in high-stakes litigation arising out of distressed and restructuring scenarios, both in and out of court
Draft complex pleadings, motions, and briefs for commercial disputes involving bankruptcy, contract claims, and securities issues
Manage discovery processes, including document review, depositions, and coordination with clients and experts
Conduct legal research and provide strategic litigation support in
fast-paced
, high-value matters
Participate in case strategy development and client meetings
Collaborate with other practice groups, including transactional restructuring, finance, and regulatory teams
Qualifications:
3-4 years of complex commercial litigation experience, with a preference for work related to financial restructuring, distressed situations, or securities litigation
Experience litigating in New York state court required; familiarity with federal court and bankruptcy court is a plus Excellent brief writing, legal research, and oral
advocacy
skills
Strong academic credentials from a respected law school
Admission to the New York Bar is required
Highly organized, responsive, and capable of managing multiple matters simultaneously
Compensation:
The expected
salary range
for this role is $260,000-$310,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, seniority, and other relevant factors.
Title: Financial Restructuring Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Financial Law), Finance & Banking
