Restructuring Mid-Level Associate

Orrick seeks a mid-level associate with four to six years of experience to join our dynamic Restructuring practice group in our New York or Washington, D.C. offices. Experience in large transactions with a major law firm and strong education profile preferred. We are seeking associates that have both litigation experience and transactional skills.

Orrick's Restructuring team is honored to be recognized for our work. Chambers' USA and Europe editions recognize our team for leadership in the United States, France and Italy. The Legal 500 reports that we "shine in creative, complex and difficult restructuring assignments." We consistently rank among the top 10 bankruptcy law firms as listed by The Deal. Creditors, debtors, committees, lenders and other parties value the practical, commercial solutions we bring to every matter. We've been on both sides of the table, and that enables us to understand and address the goals and motivations of all parties. We offer distinctive strength in niche industries and products, and our record of success includes some of the most complex bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings in the United States, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Japan and Korea.

* At least four years of restructuring experience, preferably with experience representing debtors, creditors' and ad hoc committees, and asset acquirers, with a major law firm.
* Experience with unsecured creditors' committees, restructuring support agreements, DIPs, reorganization plans, and exit facilities.
* High level of familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, and practical experience researching and drafting pleadings and briefs.
* Transactional experience and an understanding of accounting and financial issues that affect restructuring transactions.
* Strong academic credentials, excellent legal research and superb writing and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and is a team player.
* Admission to New York State Bar or Washington, D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in), as applicable.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cassandra Gomez, Recruiting Manager at cgomez@orrick.com.

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $310,000 and $390,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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