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Salary: USD 200,000 - 250,000 / annual
Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics serving hedge funds, investment banks, management consulting firms, and law firms since 2013. The company is seeking a Legal Analyst or Senior Legal Analyst to join the Americas Core Credit team, focusing on large chapter 11 and chapter 15 bankruptcy cases and related litigation.
This role is ideal for a mid-level or senior associate transitioning into the distressed debt and restructuring space. You will serve as a generalist legal analyst while owning coverage of a subset of cases, combining broad market knowledge with deep expertise in specific situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor distressed situations across the industry on a day-to-day basis
- Report on case developments on short timelines, adhering to Octus' style guide
- Prepare long-form analysis of legal and industry developments and trends
- Collaborate with financial analysts and reporters on case coverage
- Meet and engage with lawyer and investment professional subscribers
- Represent Octus at webinars, conferences, and industry events
- Travel occasionally for court hearings and other industry events
You will work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment with a team of passionate experts who value action-oriented thinking, customer-first mindset, effective teamwork, and excellence.
Requirements:
- JD with strong academic record
- 4+ years of bankruptcy law experience involving large chapter 11 cases
- Comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy law
- Proactive, self-starter work style with ability to interact with diverse professional backgrounds
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently and as a team player in fast-paced environment
- NYC-based or surrounding area preferred
Plus factors:
- Experience negotiating out-of-court restructurings
- Experience analyzing debt instruments, including indentures and intercreditor agreements
- Bankruptcy judge clerkship experience, particularly in Southern District of New York, Delaware, or Southern District of Texas
