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Legal Analyst

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New York, NY, USA
200K-250K Annually
Mid level
Monitors distressed situations and large Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 bankruptcy cases, reports developments, analyzes legal and industry trends, and collaborates with financial analysts and reporters. The role also engages subscribers, participates in webinars and conferences, and owns coverage of assigned cases. Candidates need a JD, strong bankruptcy law experience, and at least four years working on large corporate restructurings.
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Octus

Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.
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Working at Octus

Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values – Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel – define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, and much more. 
Role

Octus is seeking a Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst who has a comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy and has experience focusing on large corporate restructurings in the United States. The position is in our Americas Core Credit team covering large chapter 11 and chapter 15 cases as well as related litigation. 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.  

What we offer

  • Join a team of passionate experts
  • Fast growing and innovative company
  • Generous benefit package

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day monitoring of distressed situations across the industry - each legal analyst is a generalist while simultaneously being expected to own coverage of a subset of cases
  • Reporting on case developments on a short time frame and in accordance with Octus’ style guide
  • Preparing long-form analysis of legal or industry developments and trends
  • Collaborating with financial analysts and reporters on case coverage
  • Meeting and engaging with lawyer and investment professional Octus subscribers
  • Representing Octus on webinars, at conferences and at other industry events

Requirements

  • JD with a strong academic record
  • A comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy law and 4+ years of bankruptcy law experience involving large chapter 11 cases 
  • Ability to travel occasionally for court hearings and other industry events
  • 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
  • Experience negotiating out-of-court restructurings is a plus
  • 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 
  • NYC-based (or surrounding area) is a plus

Octus Values

  • Action Oriented
  • Customer First Mindset
  • Effective Team Players
  • Driven To Excel

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position, and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels, then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The salary range estimate for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 plus an annual bonus. 

The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an annual year-end performance bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.

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