3rd-6th year Distressed M&A Associate (V-10 firm)

Firm Overview: A premier international law firm with a longstanding reputation for advising on complex, high-stakes transactions and restructurings, this firm is widely recognized for its strength across corporate, finance, and litigation practices. With offices across key global financial centers, the firm serves a diverse client base that includes multinational corporations, investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, and government entities. The firm is particularly known for its work in regulated and capital-intensive industries, including energy, infrastructure, financial services, and aviation. Practice Overview: The firm's M&A practice is consistently ranked among the top in the United States, with a robust bench of attorneys handling strategic acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters. A distinctive strength of the practice is its deep experience with distressed M&A-representing buyers, sellers, creditors, and stakeholders in complex transactions arising from bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and special situations. The team works closely with the firm's leading financial restructuring, leveraged finance, and litigation practices to deliver seamless, integrated counsel on time-sensitive and high-value matters. Position Summary: The firm is seeking a highly motivated 3rd to 6th year associate with significant experience in M&A transactions involving distressed companies to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex deal execution, particularly in the context of Chapter 11 processes, §363 sales, and restructuring-related transactions. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of corporate and insolvency law within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities: * Advise clients on acquisitions and divestitures of distressed assets and companies, both in and out of court * Support private equity sponsors, creditors, and strategic buyers in special situations and restructuring-related transactions * Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, restructuring support agreements, DIP and exit financing arrangements, and related deal documentation * Conduct due diligence and assess legal and regulatory risks in distressed or highly leveraged contexts * Collaborate with restructuring, finance, tax, and litigation teams to develop and execute comprehensive transaction strategies Qualifications: * J.D. from a top-tier law school and admission to the New York Bar * 3-6 years of experience in M&A, with a meaningful portion focused on distressed or special situations transactions * Familiarity with bankruptcy processes (especially Chapter 11), §363 sales, and creditor negotiations * Excellent drafting, organizational, and analytical skills * Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines Preferred Qualifications: * Experience at a leading corporate or restructuring law firm * Exposure to cross-border insolvencies, distressed financings, or litigation-related transactional work This role is ideal for candidates seeking to broaden their transactional experience by working on complex, distressed deals within a world-class platform that values precision, collaboration, and innovation.