Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions (Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA)

About the role

The Litigation team in the New York office is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of law firm experience in Creditors' Rights Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Focused reading and writing, crafting arguments, and mastering various discrete areas of law
• Drafting pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, settlement agreements, forbearance agreements, and other litigation and enforcement papers
• Appearing in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel, negotiating settlements, and managing active litigation matters
• Experience enforcing commercial loans, collateral recovery and repossession, workouts, judgment enforcement, bankruptcy and adversary proceedings, and Uniform Commercial Code issues, including Articles 2, 2A and 9
• Deposition experience, courtroom experience, and strong case management, writing, and client communication skills are highly valued

Requirements

• 2-4 years of law firm experience focused on commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and Creditors' Rights Litigation
• A J.D. degree and strong academic credentials
• Admitted in (and in good standing in) New York
• Either admitted (and in good standing in) New Jersey or willing to seek admission in New Jersey

Qualifications

• Practical experience drafting pleadings, complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, settlement agreements, forbearance agreements, and other litigation and enforcement papers
• Experience appearing in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel, negotiating settlements, and managing active litigation matters
• Experience enforcing commercial loans, collateral recovery and repossession, workouts, judgment enforcement, bankruptcy and adversary proceedings, and Uniform Commercial Code issues, including Articles 2, 2A and 9
• Deposition experience and strong case management abilities are highly valued

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective teamwork and independent work capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with class year and experience
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days
• Continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs
• Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies

Pay

$230,000 - $285,000 annual base salary

Schedule

Hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.