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At Dentons, inclusion and diversity are not just ancillary values. They are foundational to our business. We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to the success and strength of our people, our firm, our clients and the delivery of justice in our communities. We commit to having an inclusive environment and a culture of equity where everyone respects, supports and learns from each other, where all our people feel empowered to be their authentic selves and are valued equally for their unique perspectives and experiences.

Responsibilities

The Portland, Maine office of Dentons is seeking a motivated and experienced Associate focused on Restructuring/Insolvency/Bankruptcy to join our growing practice with 1-3 years of experience. The successful candidate will work with a premier Restructuring practice on interesting and sophisticated matters. The ideal candidate will be experienced with handling restructuring work, intelligent, hardworking, an excellent writer, thoughtful, driven, and personable. Bankruptcy Judicial Clerkship experience is not required, but a plus. The position will primarily be in-office, though the firm has a remote work policy and allows remote work in certain instances.

Recommended credentials include the following:

• 1-3 years of Restructuring/Insolvency/Bankruptcy experience.
• Will consider recent law school graduates (CANNOT be submitted for consideration by a search firm).
• A Bankruptcy Judicial Clerkship is a plus but not required (candidates who recently completed a judicial clerkship CANNOT be submitted for consideration by a search firm).
• Excellent academic record.
• Commitment to teamwork and excellent client service.
• Exceptional writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Maine.

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP is a premier law firm of more than 300 professionals with offices located in Maine, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. We are part of Dentons, the largest global law firm in the world, with over 160 offices in more than 80 countries. Our team shares an entrepreneurial attitude that allows us to pursue excellence through creative and innovative practices that will meet our clients’ needs today and tomorrow. We are committed to attracting highly motivated and talented individuals, each with unique backgrounds and perspectives, who will share our values.

If you are enthusiastic, have initiative, good character, interpersonal skills, a willingness to assume responsibility, and would like to be considered for this position, we encourage you to email your cover letter and resume with academic credentials to: Shannon Williams, Chief Legal Talent Officer, shannon.williams@dentons.com. Dentons offers competitive compensation based on individual performance, and bonus opportunities may be available in this calendar year. The Firm also offers an excellent employee benefits package.

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