Banking &l Restructuring Associate
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year
Location: Roseland, NJ
Posted: November 20 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Location: Roseland, New Jersey (Hybrid Modality)
Remuneration: $140,000 to $180,000 per annum, with eligibility for annual bonuses, merit-based salary adjustments, and client origination incentives.
Join a prestigious legal team as a Banking & Financial Restructuring Associate, where your expertise will contribute to navigating complex financial transactions and corporate restructuring. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment known for its client-focused culture and innovative legal solutions.
Position Overview:
- Engage in the negotiation and documentation of sophisticated credit facilities, including asset-based lending and commercial real estate financing.
- Advise clients on financial distress scenarios, corporate restructuring, workouts, and insolvency proceedings, primarily from a creditor's perspective.
- Support on mergers and acquisitions and commercial property transactions.
- Conduct due diligence, analyze loan portfolios, and prepare transactional documents and bankruptcy-related pleadings.
- Direct client interaction with opportunities for professional growth.
Mandatory Credentials:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admittance and good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
- Minimum of four years of experience in banking, corporate finance, or financial restructuring within a sophisticated legal environment.
- Experience managing complex transactional legal matters.
Preferred Attributes:
- Admission to the New York Bar is advantageous.
- Experience in asset-based lending, distressed debt, and creditors' rights in Chapter 11 proceedings.
- Strong understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
- Exceptional analytical, research, and document drafting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex legal matters independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a dedication to providing exemplary client service.
Interested candidates should submit their law school transcripts, a writing sample or relevant deal sheets, and a formal cover letter. Compensation details may vary based on location or experience and will be discussed during the interview process.