Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Junior or Mid-Level Associate in the Restructuring & Special Situations Practice of our Salt Lake City office. 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 clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.
Greenberg Traurig's internationally recognized Restructuring & Special Situations Practice has a broad range of experience developing creative and effective strategies to address the highly complex issues that arise in connection with in- and out-of-court reorganizations, restructurings, workouts, liquidations, and distressed acquisitions and sales, both domestically and in cross-border proceedings. Our Salt Lake City office in particular has a practice focused on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and out-of-court workouts and cross-border insolvency cases.
Applicants to this role should have 2-4 years of general restructuring and bankruptcy experience related to Creditor’s rights, distressed M&A, bankruptcy litigation, and cross-border insolvency matters. The ideal candidate will have experience with out-of-court restructurings, debt exchange transactions, appearing in court and drafting pleadings, and drafting transactional documents for M&A and finance transactions. Candidates should have excellent law school qualifications and be in good standing with the Utah State Bar. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample.
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.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of general restructuring and bankruptcy experience
- Experience with creditor's rights and distressed M&A
- Good standing with the Utah State Bar
- Excellent law school qualifications
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as competitive at “market” levels for junior associates in major offices, with predictable early-career compensation in larger markets.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as up to 18 weeks for primary caregivers and up to 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, alongside adoption/surrogacy reimbursement up to a $35,000 lifetime maximum and fertility coverage caps.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with comments pointing to strong medical/dental/vision offerings and high employer coverage of healthcare costs in some plans.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.
