Associate- Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel, LLC is partnering with a leading global law firm to seek a talented and driven Finance Associate for the firm’s Houston. office. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly sophisticated Global Finance team , working closely with the firm’s nationally recognized Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice.

The ideal candidate will bring significant experience with liability management transactions , DIP financings , bankruptcy exit financings , and / or special situations financings .

Key Responsibilities :

Represent creditors or borrowers in complex financing transactions related to :

Liability management

Debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings

Exit financings from Chapter 11

Special situations and opportunistic financings

Work closely with teams on top-of-capital-structure representations , often involving :

Hedge funds

CLO managers

Private equity sponsors

Financial institutions

Advise on both in-court (Chapter 11) and out-of-court restructurings .

Collaborate across practice areas to manage sophisticated, often high-profile, transactions.

Qualifications :

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Law school class years 2017–2020

Strong background in finance , restructuring , or special situations law

Experience with secured lending, credit agreements, and financial instruments

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Compensation :

Annual Salary Range : $365,000 – $435,000

(Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Bonuses : Discretionary and performance-based