Business Restructuring + Insolvency Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

MoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Known around the world for delivering innovative yet practical client service, MoFo serves as an incubator for top-notch talent and consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications.

About the Role

MoFo's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Group counsels clients globally on corporate distress issues, including some of the most significant bankruptcy cases in recent history. The group is consistently recognized as an industry leader by Chambers USA, Legal 500 US, Law360, and The Deal.

Learn more about the team and the work at MoFo's Business Restructuring + Insolvency Practice.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of experience in special situations and/or bankruptcy and restructuring at a leading firm, including work on large, complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructuring matters.
• Strong understanding of restructuring principles.
• Exposure to transactional aspects of restructurings, including negotiating plans, financing arrangements, asset sales, restructuring support agreements, and liability management transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters with increasing responsibility.
• Strong academic credentials in law coursework at a top-tier law school.
• Membership in the New York bar.

Professional Development

MoFo empowers lawyers to take ownership of their careers through transparent frameworks for success, including:

• MyMoFo: A best-in-class, transparent framework providing clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate: Mentoring and sponsorship programs that take a holistic approach to professional growth, encouraging collaboration across departments and geographies.
• MoFo NEXT: A dedicated Center for Career Advancement offering career visioning, communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations (additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis).
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Pay

New York, NY annual salary range: $310,000 to $390,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays.

For questions regarding this position, contact Onika McDonnell, Senior Attorney Recruiting Specialist.