Legal Analyst

Join Octus, a leading financial services firm, as a Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst. In this role, you will focus on large corporate restructurings in the United States, specifically large chapter 11 and chapter 15 cases. You will monitor distressed situations across the industry, prepare case developments and long-form analysis, collaborate with financial analysts and reporters, and represent Octus at industry events. This position offers a flexible hybrid working policy, generous paid time off, and various benefits.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring distressed situations across the industry and owning coverage of a subset of cases.
• Reporting on case developments and preparing long-form analysis of legal or industry developments.
• Collaborating with financial analysts and reporters on case coverage, and representing Octus at industry events.

Requirements

NYC-based (or surrounding area) is a plus

• A proactive, self-starter work style and ability to interact with people from varied professional backgrounds
• A proven ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment
• A comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy law and 4+ years of bankruptcy law experience involving large chapter 11 cases
• Experience analyzing debt instruments, including indentures and intercreditor agreements, is a plus
• Experience clerking for a bankruptcy judge - particularly in the Southern District of New York, Delaware or the Southern District of Texas - is a plus
• Ability to travel occasionally for court hearings and other industry events
• JD with a strong academic record

Preferred

• Experience negotiating out-of-court restructurings is a plus
• This is an ideal position for a mid-level or senior associate who is seeking to transition to a new career in the distressed debt/restructuring space

Pay

USD 200,000 - 250,000