Finance Associate (Restructuring/Special Situations) - NY

Job Description

Job DescriptionAssociate – Finance (Restructuring & Special Situations)
Location: New York, NY
Experience: 2+ Years | Class Level: 3rd–4th Year Associate

Direct Counsel is representing a global elite law firm renowned for its leadership in financial restructuring and special situations. With a presence in every major business hub worldwide, the firm offers unmatched legal resources, cross-border sophistication, and a collaborative platform to help exceptional lawyers reach their highest potential.

If you're a strategic thinker with financial restructuring experience and a drive to work on some of the most complex and high-stakes matters in the industry — this is your opportunity.

The Opportunity:

Join a world-class Finance Department in the firm’s New York office, with a focus on Restructuring & Special Situations. As a valued member of this powerhouse team, you will represent a premier roster of clients — including multinational corporations, major banks, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, and creditors’ committees — across high-profile domestic and international restructurings, distressed M&A, and in-court bankruptcy proceedings.

What You'll Do:

• Advise on complex restructurings, refinancings, and distressed situations

• Represent a diverse mix of stakeholders: debtors, lenders, investors, and committees

• Lead and support negotiations, due diligence, and restructuring plans

• Draft and review key documents including DIP financing, restructuring support agreements, and Chapter 11 filings

• Collaborate with a cross-practice team of market-leading attorneys in finance, litigation, M&A, and tax

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in financial restructuring (Big Law experience preferred)

  • Familiarity with Chapter 11, distressed asset transactions, and bankruptcy litigation

• Academic Credentials:

  • Strong academic record from a top-tier law school

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Exceptional analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills

  • Ability to manage client expectations and deadlines in fast-paced environments

  • Team-oriented mindset with intellectual curiosity and commercial acumen

• Bar Admission:

  • Active and in good standing with the New York State Bar (or eligible to waive in)

Why You Should Apply:

• Work on market-moving deals with the industry’s most elite professionals

• Gain global exposure and sophisticated training through one of the world’s most respected law firms

• Join a culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and innovation

• Accelerate your career with clear advancement paths and robust professional development resources

If you're ready to elevate your career and work on transformative matters shaping the future of global finance, this is where you belong.

Apply today to be considered for this exclusive opportunity.