Attorney - Restructuring

Position Summary

Guggenheim Investments is seeking a highly motivated junior Restructuring Attorney to join our Legal Transactions team to start in January 2027.

The role will involve advising on stressed and distressed matters, liability management transactions, out-of-court restructurings, bankruptcies and related financings, as well as reviewing and negotiating transaction documents, assessing legal and structural risks, and partnering closely with investment, trading, compliance, and operations teams.

The role will also involve providing support on a wide range of credit-related matters across the platform as needed. The role is based in our New York City office.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support in-court and out-of-court restructurings, including chapter 11 cases, liability management transactions, exchange offers, and amendments and waivers Draft, review and analyze cooperation agreements, Transaction Support Agreements, credit agreements/indentures, and other legal documents
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Legal, Tax, Accounting, Operations) regarding restructuring transactions and processes
• Provide ongoing legal support for credits post-restructuring, including, but not limited to, amendments, waivers, and related matters
• Manage the NDA and non-reliance letter process, including review, negotiation, and execution
• Review amendments, waivers, and consents on existing credits including assisting with liability management review and analysis
• Oversee and manage outside counsel Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• JD Required; admitted to the New York Bar 2-4 years of experience at a top law firm or in-house platform, with meaningful exposure to bankruptcy, restructuring, or special situations matters
• Strong working knowledge of: Chapter 11 process
• Creditor rights and remedies
• Intercreditor arrangements
• Liability management transactions (dropdowns, uptiers, exchanges, priming)
• Experience reviewing and negotiating: Credit agreements Intercreditor Agreements Indentures Cooperation Agreements Restructuring Support Agreements Excellent drafting, issue spotting, and written communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• We are not seeking agency assistance with this role. We are unable to consider candidates who require current or future visa sponsorship for employment in the United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer. The benefits offered for this position: 401k with matching contribution
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs
• Paid leave Learning and development opportunities
• Family and caregiving support
• Employee assistance program

Salary Range

Annual base salary between $135,000.00-$145,000.00 The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

We focus relentlessly on delivering results through innovative solutions. We relish opportunities to solve complex problems through exhaustive approaches. As we conduct our business every day, every member of Guggenheim is expected to uphold our uncompromising standards for integrity and excellence and to be personally accountable for their actions and business results.

Our principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. To succeed at Guggenheim, candidates should be a strong fit with our business principles, culture, and value system.

We encourage you to review Our Firm page to learn more about how we seek to create value through our diversified businesses. Visit the link below to review our current openings and job descriptions and to apply today. We offer compelling opportunities for self-starters who take great pride in the quality of their work and seek to exceed expectations.

We are looking for people who take ownership, adhere to the highest standards, and think creatively to realize opportunities. Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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