Business Restructuring & Reorganization Attorney

Cooley LLP has an opportunity available to join the Business Restructuring & Reorganization practice to be based in the Los Angeles office. Associates with four to six years of experience at a leading law firm handling Chapter 11 bankruptcies and restructurings are encouraged to apply. This includes candidates currently at elite restructuring practices in other major markets who are considering a move to the Los Angeles area in the near term. Ideal candidates will have: (i) general bankruptcy and restructuring experience representing corporate debtors, creditors committees, individual creditors, and third party purchasers, (ii) experience working in a corporate restructuring/bankruptcy department of a comparable law firm and/or experience clerking for a bankruptcy judge, (iii) experience in managing client relationships and handling day-to-day requirements and work flow requirements of a variety of clients at different stages of corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters, and (iv) a high level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $310,000-$390,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.