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June 18, 2026

Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency

BankruptcyChapter 11LitigationRestructuring
White & Case LLP

White & Case LLP

New York City, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago

Associate, Restructuring & Insolvency

White & Case LLP
White & Case LLPNew York City, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago

Practice area

Bankruptcy · Chapter 11 · Litigation · Restructuring

PQE

2-4 years

Locations

New York City, New York | Houston, Texas | Miami, Florida | Los Angeles, California | Chicago, Illinois

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Seeking an attorney with 2-4 years of experience focused on financial restructuring and insolvency.
  • The role involves advising creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders on complex restructuring matters, including Chapter 11, out-of-court restructurings, and cross-border insolvencies.
  • Key duties include leading the drafting of pleadings, motions, and other core case documents, conducting legal research and analysis of bankruptcy and related statutes, and developing plans of reorganization.
  • Responsibilities extend to negotiating critical issues like automatic stays, cash collateral, and debtor-in-possession financing, as well as managing claims objection processes and coordinating cross-border insolvency matters.
  • The position requires drafting and negotiating restructuring agreements with increasing responsibility for structuring terms, and analyzing complex financial information to inform litigation and case strategy.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client communications, providing substantive updates and research summaries, and contribute to the development of internal knowledge materials and mentor junior associates.
  • Candidates require strong academic credentials, a solid understanding of commercial law concepts, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex legal issues and workstreams.
  • A demonstrated interest or experience in financial considerations, corporate governance, fiduciary duties in distressed contexts, director and officer responsibilities, capital structure changes, and liability management transactions is essential.
  • The salary range for this role is $235,000 - $310,000.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation, and parental leave. Exempt roles are also eligible for performance bonuses.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Camila Isern joined White & Case LLP's New York City office in the Arbitration group.

    Ed is an exceptional recruiter that really takes the time to understand his client’s goals and what they’re looking for in their next position. He not only helped me to secure my current role but was also a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and always communicates with transparency and clarity, providing much needed insight into the current market, while grounding all discussions in realistic expectations. He was a constant source of support, and was tenacious and resourceful in securing exciting opportunities for me in niche practice areas. He took great care in every detail from resume crafting, to interview prep, to offer negotiation, and even through the conflicts and onboarding process, acting as a true partner in my lateral search.

    White & Case LLP

    Camila Isern

    White & Case LLP • New York City
  • George Webster
    Top recruiter for this opening

    George Webster

    Legal Recruiter

    Marsden

    Why talk to George Webster?

    Nicholas Moore joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Project Development group.

    George was great to work with. He was responsive and knowledgeable about the market. His insights helped manage all expectations involved. Unlike many recruiters, George was genuine, and not overly aggressive or pushy. I felt at all times that George had my best interest in mind.

    White & Case LLP

    Nicholas Moore

    White & Case LLP • Houston
  • Andrea Hartwell
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Andrea Hartwell

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Andrea Hartwell?

    Veronica Stoever joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    I highly recommend Andrea as a legal recruiter. She helped me land my dream job, and was so helpful every step of the process. She perfected my resume, prepared me well for interviews, debriefed, and advocated for me when it came to highly competitive roles. She has great connections with so many law firms and is knowledgeable about unique positions and opportunities that are one of a kind. Thank you so much Andrea!!

    White & Case LLP

    Veronica Stoever

    White & Case LLP • Los Angeles
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Fatima H. joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Corporate group.

    I greatly enjoyed working with Evan and enthusiastically recommend him to lateral associates navigating career transitions. Evan worked closely with me to refine my resume, explain my desire to shift practice areas, and prepare for interviews. He is honest but encouraging,responsive and proactive. Evan is extremely knowledgeable and I was consistently impressed with his guidance. Don’t hesitate to work with Evan!

    White & Case LLP

    Fatima H.

    White & Case LLP • Houston
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Alex Fields joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    Vijay is a top-notch legal recruiter. He is highly knowledgeable about the legal industry and, as an attorney, understands the challenges, nuances, and technical language associated with the legal profession. Vijay developed a strategy and roadmap for the recruitment process and was there every step of the way to guide me. He helped refresh and hone my interviewing skills and really made me feel that I had a teammate throughout the entire process. Unexpected challenges may arise during the recruitment process, but Vijay will carefully guide you through those challenges and get you to the finish line. 10/10 would recommend Vijay.

    White & Case LLP

    Alex Fields

    White & Case LLP • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Ed Hossain
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Ed Hossain

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Ed Hossain?

    Camila Isern joined White & Case LLP's New York City office in the Arbitration group.

    Ed is an exceptional recruiter that really takes the time to understand his client’s goals and what they’re looking for in their next position. He not only helped me to secure my current role but was also a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive and always communicates with transparency and clarity, providing much needed insight into the current market, while grounding all discussions in realistic expectations. He was a constant source of support, and was tenacious and resourceful in securing exciting opportunities for me in niche practice areas. He took great care in every detail from resume crafting, to interview prep, to offer negotiation, and even through the conflicts and onboarding process, acting as a true partner in my lateral search.

    White & Case LLP

    Camila Isern

    White & Case LLP • New York City
  • George Webster
    Top recruiter for this opening

    George Webster

    Legal Recruiter

    Marsden

    Why talk to George Webster?

    Nicholas Moore joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Project Development group.

    George was great to work with. He was responsive and knowledgeable about the market. His insights helped manage all expectations involved. Unlike many recruiters, George was genuine, and not overly aggressive or pushy. I felt at all times that George had my best interest in mind.

    White & Case LLP

    Nicholas Moore

    White & Case LLP • Houston
  • Andrea Hartwell
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Andrea Hartwell

    Legal Recruiter

    Swan Legal Search

    Why talk to Andrea Hartwell?

    Veronica Stoever joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    I highly recommend Andrea as a legal recruiter. She helped me land my dream job, and was so helpful every step of the process. She perfected my resume, prepared me well for interviews, debriefed, and advocated for me when it came to highly competitive roles. She has great connections with so many law firms and is knowledgeable about unique positions and opportunities that are one of a kind. Thank you so much Andrea!!

    White & Case LLP

    Veronica Stoever

    White & Case LLP • Los Angeles
  • Evan Fox
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Evan Fox

    Legal Recruiter

    Long Ridge Partners

    Why talk to Evan Fox?

    Fatima H. joined White & Case LLP's Houston office in the Corporate group.

    I greatly enjoyed working with Evan and enthusiastically recommend him to lateral associates navigating career transitions. Evan worked closely with me to refine my resume, explain my desire to shift practice areas, and prepare for interviews. He is honest but encouraging,responsive and proactive. Evan is extremely knowledgeable and I was consistently impressed with his guidance. Don’t hesitate to work with Evan!

    White & Case LLP

    Fatima H.

    White & Case LLP • Houston
  • Vijay Sandal, Esq.
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Vijay Sandal, Esq.

    Legal Recruiter

    Sterling Clark Group

    Why talk to Vijay Sandal, Esq.?

    Alex Fields joined White & Case LLP's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    Vijay is a top-notch legal recruiter. He is highly knowledgeable about the legal industry and, as an attorney, understands the challenges, nuances, and technical language associated with the legal profession. Vijay developed a strategy and roadmap for the recruitment process and was there every step of the way to guide me. He helped refresh and hone my interviewing skills and really made me feel that I had a teammate throughout the entire process. Unexpected challenges may arise during the recruitment process, but Vijay will carefully guide you through those challenges and get you to the finish line. 10/10 would recommend Vijay.

    White & Case LLP

    Alex Fields

    White & Case LLP • Los Angeles