Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney- Hybrid Job at LIGHTING STAFFING AGENCY, Roseland, NJ

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  • LIGHTING STAFFING AGENCY
  • Roseland, NJ

Job Description

Practice Area: Banking & Financial Services, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights, and Real Estate

Unparalleled Opportunity with an Expanding New Jersey Powerhouse

Join a well-established, growing law firm in New Jersey where innovation and client-focused solutions drive success. Our client is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to become a vital member of our dynamic financial and lending practice team. This role offers the unique chance to gain hands-on experience across a diverse and sophisticated workload, including complex corporate, real estate, and restructuring matters.

Our client foster a supportive culture that prioritizes mentorship, teamwork, and professional growth, ensuring you have the resources and collaboration needed to excel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of documentation for sophisticated secured lending and commercial loans.

  • Develop and implement restructuring strategies, forbearance agreements, and distressed asset management solutions for clients.

  • Provide robust representation in bankruptcy filings and advocate on behalf of creditors in negotiations and plan confirmations.

  • Conduct critical due diligence and transactional support for corporate acquisitions, real estate deals, and various lending arrangements.

  • Collaborate seamlessly with senior attorneys in a flexible, hybrid work environment.

  • Act as a mentor to junior attorneys, contributing to the firm's knowledge-sharing and development initiatives.

Why Join? 

  • Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Maintain a full-time schedule with a manageable annual billing requirement of 1,800 hours , promoting sustainability and high-quality work.

  • True Hybrid Flexibility: Benefit from a structured, yet flexible, hybrid model.

  • Diverse, High-Stakes Experience: Work at the intersection of financial services, bankruptcy, and real estate, building a comprehensive and invaluable skill set.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

  • Active Admission to the New Jersey Bar is required; New York Bar admission is strongly preferred.

  • Approximately 4+ years of substantive experience in at least two of the following areas: bankruptcy, banking/finance, real estate, or corporate law.

  • Proven expertise in loan documentation, workouts, restructuring agreements, and creditor representation.

  • Excellent contract drafting, document review, and advanced legal research capabilities.

  • Superior organizational, communication, and time-management abilities, essential for handling multiple complex engagements.

  • Proficiency with legal technology tools (e.g., DocuSign, iManage, or equivalent).

Preferred Skills

  • Experience representing lenders or financial institutions in secured financing transactions.

  • Strong understanding of UCC regulations and lender liability considerations.

  • Familiarity with complex bankruptcy proceedings and asset restructurings.

  • Experience with real estate financing, leasing, or acquisition transactions.

  • Knowledge of corporate governance, M&A, and related transactional support.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Flexible hours,

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