2026 New York Restructuring Associate

Haynes Boone is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate (2–4 years of experience) to join our Restructuring Group in New York. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border restructuring matters, including in-court and out-of-court proceedings, distressed situations, and complex workouts. The ideal candidate will have substantive experience at a peer law firm handling bankruptcy, restructuring, and distressed situations on behalf of a variety of stakeholders including debtors, creditors, lenders, investors, asset acquirors, boards, and private credit providers. Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, LME’s and credit agreements, and insolvency-related litigation is strongly preferred. Associates will work closely with clients across a broad range of industries and capital structures, advising on complex reorganizations, distressed investments, financing transactions, and bankruptcy-related disputes. Exposure to cross-border restructurings, structured finance products, derivatives, or other financial instruments is a plus. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical, drafting, and advocacy skills, excellent academic credentials, intellectual curiosity and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial team-oriented environment.

Experience representing creditors, lenders, investors, private credit funds, or other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. Familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, workouts, and related litigation. Strong drafting, analytical, and research skills. Excellent academic credentials and writing ability. Admission to New York State Bar. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $260,000 and $365,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented associate seeking to build a sophisticated restructuring and bankruptcy practice with significant responsibility, direct client exposure, and involvement in complex, high-profile matters.