CareerPlan

Restructuring Associate (Multi-Office)

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$225k–$235k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Associate lawyer in the finance group advising companies, lenders, and creditors on complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings, and financing matters.

Role type

Associate restructuring lawyer

Builds

Restructuring and financing solutions for distressed companies and creditors

Domain

Law / Corporate Finance / Restructuring

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Legal research and analysis, Legal writing and drafting, Client relationship management, Professional judgment, Compliance and ethics, Contract drafting and negotiation

Preferred skills

AmLaw 100 law firm experience, Debtor-side restructuring experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and analysis to support client matters and strategy. Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda. Manage and support complex domestic and cross-border corporate and finance transactions from inception to closing. Conduct legal due diligence and identify risks. Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents. Coordinate deal execution and closing activities.

Seniority

Associate (1-2 years experience)