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The New York office of Squire Patton Boggs is hiring an associate for our Restructuring and Insolvency practice. The individual hired for this position will support and work directly with partners and other experienced lawyers in New York and throughout our global footprint handling the panoply of restructuring issues our clients face, and collaborating closely with our colleagues in other practice and industry groups. Responsibilities will encompass both litigation and transactional restructuring matters and will include legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, appearances, case management, negotiating and drafting transaction and out of court restructuring documents, discovery, court and client communications. About Us We have one of the largest, most experienced and respected global restructuring and insolvency practices of any law firm, with more than 110 experienced lawyers in 36 offices in 15 countries collaborating on domestic and cross-border restructuring matters. Our seasoned team is expert in all facets of restructuring and insolvency engagements including US Chapter 11 reorganizations, US Chapter 15 cross-border insolvencies, US Chapter 9 municipal restructurings, all forms of UK receivership, administration and liquidation, UK bankruptcy and voluntary arrangements, out of court restructurings and related contentious work. In 2014, we launched our blog (www.esquireglobalcrossings.com)which is a recognized source of informative and thoughtful commentary on restructuring and insolvency matters across the globe. Academic and Professional Qualifications Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record. Must be in good standing and admitted to practice in a US State Bar. Admission to the State Bar of New York is expected if not currently admitted. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Minimum of four years’ meaningful restructuring litigation and transactional experience in a national/global firm handling work on complex restructurings, refinancings, sales and other dispositions, and US Chapter 9, 11 and Chapter 15 reorganizations. Experience in restructuring and insolvency representing debtors, creditor’s committees, and secured and unsecured creditors in reorganizations and liquidations, including: legal research, written work product in connection with motions, pleadings, briefs discovery and dispositive and trial related motions, court appearances, mediations, arbitration, depositions, client and witness interviews, trial preparation. Experience/working knowledge of Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Familiarity with operation of Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code and understanding of the strategic issues involved in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. Strong organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; good judgment; attention to detail; initiative. Stand-up experience in court. Relevant Judicial clerkship experience, while not required, will be viewed favorably. Flexibility, composure and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality; strong client service skills. Ability to work without constant supervision, demonstrating initiative in seeking work and managing work load; active in formulating and recommending projects or alternative ways to complete projects that will benefit the case/client. A background in business consulting, finance, economics or accounting is a plus.

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PPP 3825000 | Revenue 1034020000 | Total Attorney 735 | Partners 120 | Counsel 31 | Associates 339 | Partner:Associate 1:2.8 | M:F Ratio 1.5:1 | Real Estate 16

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Qualifications: Junior or Mid-Level associate with 2 to 6 years of financial restructuring experience. Candidates should have experience representing creditors or debtors in large chapter 11 cases or workouts. Strong academic credentials are required. Please include both law school and undergraduate transcripts with your application.

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PPP 2728000 | Revenue 1021752000 | Total Attorney 967 | Partners 220 | Counsel 44 | Associates 346 | Partner:Associate 1:1.6 | M:F Ratio 1.9:1 | Real Estate 16

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