Job Description

A well-established and expanding law firm in NJ is seeking a Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its financial and lending practice team. This position offers exposure to a wide range of corporate, real estate, and restructuring matters, providing opportunities to work collaboratively with senior attorneys and gain hands-on experience in complex transactions. The firm values mentorship, teamwork, and delivering client-focused solutions across multiple practice areas.

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Practice Area: Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, and Real Estate

Location: Roseland, NJ (hybrid - 4 days in-office & 1 day remote after 90 days)

Billing Requirement: 1,800 hours annually

Interview Process: Candidate is required to provide a Law School Transcript and a Resume

What you’ll do:

• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation for secured lending and commercial loans.
  
• Assist clients with restructuring strategies, forbearance agreements, and distressed asset management.
  
• Provide support on bankruptcy filings and act on behalf of creditors in negotiations and plan confirmations.
  
• Conduct due diligence and support transactional work in corporate acquisitions, real estate deals, and lending arrangements.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth execution of client matters and effective workflow in a hybrid work environment.
  
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
  

Requirements

What you’ll bring:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York Bar preferred.
  
• Approximately 4+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: bankruptcy, banking/finance, real estate, or corporate law.
  
• Experience with loan documentation, workouts, restructuring agreements, and creditor representation.
  
• Strong skills in contract drafting, document review, and legal research.
  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management abilities.
  
• Comfortable managing multiple engagements and deadlines in a hybrid or flexible work setting.
  

Preferred skills:

• Representation of lenders or financial institutions in secured financing transactions.
  
• Understanding of UCC regulations and lender liability considerations.
  
• Experience with complex bankruptcy proceedings or asset restructurings.
  
• Familiarity with real estate financing, leasing, or acquisition transactions.
  
• Knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, or transactional support.
  
• Proficiency with legal technology tools such as DocuSign, iManage, or equivalent platforms.
  

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