Restructuring & Special Situations Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) - Salt Lake City
Job Description
Job Description
Restructuring & Special Situations Associate (Junior to Mid-Level)
Salt Lake City, UT | Hybrid
Full-Time
A leading global law firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Associate to join its highly regarded Restructuring & Special Situations Practice in Salt Lake City. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border restructuring matters alongside a nationally recognized team.
The practice advises clients across a wide range of industries on complex in- and out-of-court restructurings, Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, distressed transactions, liquidations, and insolvency-related matters. The Salt Lake City team is particularly active in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructurings, and cross-border insolvency proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in restructuring, bankruptcy, and insolvency-related matters
- Assist with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and distressed transactions
- Draft pleadings, motions, transactional documents, and financing-related agreements
- Support distressed M&A and creditor’s rights matters
- Conduct legal research, case analysis, and client counseling
- Participate in court appearances and negotiations as part of active matters
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of restructuring and bankruptcy experience
- Experience with creditor’s rights, bankruptcy litigation, distressed M&A, and/or cross-border insolvency matters
- Familiarity with out-of-court restructurings and debt exchange transactions
- Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Active membership and good standing with the Utah State Bar
Application Materials
Qualified candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Law school transcript (official or unofficial)
- Writing sample
Why Apply
This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated, high-profile restructuring matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice group. Attorneys will work closely with clients across diverse industries while gaining hands-on experience in complex bankruptcy and restructuring engagements.