Associate- Corporate - Restructuring & Special Situations Finance

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel, LLC is partnering with a leading global law firm to seek a talented and driven Finance Associate for the firm’s San Francisco office. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly sophisticated Global Finance team , working closely with the firm’s nationally recognized Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience with liability management transactions , DIP financings , bankruptcy exit financings , and/or special situations financings . Key Responsibilities: Represent creditors or borrowers in complex financing transactions related to: Liability management Debtor-in-possession (DIP) financings Exit financings from Chapter 11 Special situations and opportunistic financings Work closely with teams on top-of-capital-structure representations , often involving: Hedge funds CLO managers Private equity sponsors Financial institutions Advise on both in-court (Chapter 11) and out-of-court restructurings . Collaborate across practice areas to manage sophisticated, often high-profile, transactions. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school Admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Law school class years 2017–2020 Strong background in finance , restructuring , or special situations law Experience with secured lending, credit agreements, and financial instruments Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Compensation: Annual Salary Range: $365,000 – $435,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications) Bonuses: Discretionary and performance-based

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