Restructuring Associate

Steptoe LLP seeks an associate to join its Tax and Transaction practice. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of restructuring experience representing debtors, ad hoc and statutory committees, secured creditors, asset purchasers, and other constituents in connection with chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, including cross border matters. Deposition and trial preparation experience are also helpful. Candidates must have a track record of academic and professional excellence, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and strong research, analysis, and writing capabilities. The associate will work primarily with attorneys in the firm's New York office but will also work with restructuring attorneys in other offices. The associate's primary practice will be Insolvency & Restructuring, which is within the Transactions, Tax, and Private Client practice group.

Our associates receive meaningful, hands-on legal work at every stage of their careers. We are looking for self-starters ready to assume immediate responsibility as an integral part of high performing, collaborative firmwide teams with our lawyers in various offices and remotely, and able to multitask and work with sometimes multiple overlapping projects and deadlines. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of insightful research and analysis, and persuasive writing abilities. Steptoe offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. The expected salary for this position is $235,000 - $310,000, depending on experience.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution is required. Admission to the New York Bar, active and in good standing, is also required. For consideration, please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. We are not accepting clerkship applications from Search Firms.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.