Contract Attorney

Contract Attorney – Restructuring / Liability Management

Location: New York City; hybrid schedule.

Duration: 3 to 4 months

Candidate Pay: $135 to $175/hour for NYC candidates with 10 plus years of relevant experience.

Overview:

• Seeking a transactional attorney, ideally from a national law firm, to support the Capital Structure Advisory / Fixed Income team on complex restructuring, bankruptcy, liability management, and capital markets matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate engagement letters, offering documents, tender documents, and transaction agreements.
• Advise on legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Support Chapter 11 matters, including retention applications, plans, DIP orders, bidding procedures, and asset purchase agreements.
• Provide legal research, analysis, and support on securities, financing, and M&A matters.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ideally 10 plus years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong restructuring, bankruptcy, and liability management background.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, judgment, and prioritization skills.