Public Finance & Restructuring - Associate (First-Year) - Boston

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is seeking a first-year associate to support our Distressed High Yield Bond Workout practice that straddles the firm’s Public Finance and Restructuring Practices. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100. The associate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, trustees, and bondholder groups, and will collaborate closely with attorneys in our Boston office and across our national platform.

The ideal candidate will have experience in bankruptcy, restructuring and commercial finance.  Familiarity with  public finance is a plus.. In this role, you will focus on all aspects of distressed high-yield municipal bond transactions, including out-of-court workouts, bankruptcies, receiverships, and related litigation. Responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing transactional and litigation documents; conducting legal research and analysis and litigation support, including deposition and evidentiary hearings. The practice is fast-paced and involves managing multiple matters simultaneously, frequent client interaction, and engagement with sophisticated financial products and distressed asset strategies. As the practice is national in scope, some travel may be required.  Candidates must be detail-oriented, possess excellent legal writing and analytical skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.  This position requires in office attendance.

Candidates must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar or eligible for admission. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).

The expected pay range for this position is:

The expected pay for this position is $225,000.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.