Corporate Restructuring Associate - Junior Level

The departmentSkadden’s London Corporate Restructuring group is known for advising companies, boards of directors, sponsors, creditors and creditor groups, acquirers and other stakeholders in the full spectrum of in- and out-of-court restructuring transactions, with a focus on big ticket, complex cross-border matters as well as insolvency related disputes. The group also advises a stable of repeat clients on special situations and structured private capital transactions. Our team has participated in many of the most complex restructuring transactions and insolvency-related proceedings and is known for developing sophisticated strategies to offer innovative solutions and enhanced value to clients involved in distressed situations.. The group regularly teams up with its U.S. Corporate Restructuring colleagues and works closely with Skadden’s leading M&A, Private Equity, Dispute Resolution, Debt Finance and Capital Markets groups.

Skadden’s London Corporate Restructuring group is known for advising companies, boards of directors, sponsors, creditors and creditor groups, acquirers and other stakeholders in the full spectrum of in- and out-of-court restructuring transactions, with a focus on big ticket, complex cross-border matters as well as insolvency related disputes. The group also advises a stable of repeat clients on special situations and structured private capital transactions.

Our team has participated in many of the most complex restructuring transactions and insolvency-related proceedings and is known for developing sophisticated strategies to offer innovative solutions and enhanced value to clients involved in distressed situations.. The group regularly teams up with its U.S. Corporate Restructuring colleagues and works closely with Skadden’s leading M&A, Private Equity, Dispute Resolution, Debt Finance and Capital Markets groups.

Person SpecificationWe are looking for an individual with 1-2 years' relevant post qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are also required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. They must also possess the willingness and skillset to take on a high degree of responsibility. A high level of academic achievement is also required.

We are looking for an individual with 1-2 years' relevant post qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are also required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. They must also possess the willingness and skillset to take on a high degree of responsibility. A high level of academic achievement is also required.

We are looking for an individual with 1-2 years' relevant post qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are also required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. They must also possess the willingness and skillset to take on a high degree of responsibility. A high level of academic achievement is also required.RemunerationWe pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest-free season ticket loan Gym allowance Travel insurance Mentoring and Hybrid Working Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions. The program, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits and hybrid work model – consisting of working Monday through Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys) – underscores Skadden's long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.

We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:

• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Technology allowance
• 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life insurance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Gym allowance
• Travel insurance

Mentoring and Hybrid Working

Mentoring and Hybrid Working

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

The program, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits and hybrid work model – consisting of working Monday through Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys) – underscores Skadden's long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.

professional development and other Skadden benefitsTraining and DevelopmentSkadden has a sophisticated training program that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training program includes: Regular team meetings. Regular know-how meetings and specific high yield know-how and training program. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm’s practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KCs and other professionals. Live video-links to seminars presented across Skadden’s network of offices. Pro bono Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities. EEO Statement Skadden is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees in relation to any protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion or belief, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or disability. Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact [email protected] directly.

Skadden has a sophisticated training program that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training program includes:

• Regular team meetings.
• Regular know-how meetings and specific high yield know-how and training program.
• Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm’s practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KCs and other professionals.
• Live video-links to seminars presented across Skadden’s network of offices.

Pro bono

Pro bono

Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees in relation to any protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, color, religion or belief, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or disability.

Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact [email protected] directly.

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