Associate Attorney Commercial Bankruptcy Group

Job Overview: A prominent law firm in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a highly experienced Associate Attorney to join its Commercial Bankruptcy Group. This role involves representing commercial mortgage lenders in enforcement proceedings and handling complex bankruptcy litigation. The position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile cases within New York’s most prestigious courts. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in bankruptcy law, litigation, and lender representation, with the ability to handle a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Duties:

• Represent commercial mortgage lenders in bankruptcy enforcement proceedings involving commercial real estate.
• Appear in Bankruptcy Courts for EDNY and SDNY, managing motion practice, evidentiary hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents, including settlement agreements, plans, and workout solutions under the Bankruptcy Code.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other court filings.
• Manage all aspects of litigation, from pleadings to negotiations, in bankruptcy-related cases.
• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic legal advice and represent their interests in court.

Requirements:

• Admitted to practice law in New York State (required).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate and bankruptcy litigation.
• Admission to practice in New Jersey is a plus.
• Proven experience representing commercial mortgage lenders in bankruptcy courts.
• Strong familiarity with the Bankruptcy Code and related litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active New York State Bar license (required).
• New Jersey Bar admission (preferred but not required).

Skills:

• Proficient in bankruptcy and commercial real estate law.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to draft and implement complex legal documents.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication.

This law firm is located in New York, New York and has a team of highly talented attorneys with a group of both litigation and transactional attorneys. This firm takes pride in successfully blending two legal teams in order to bring each client the highest level of representation in complex real estate matters. This firm's practice areas include transactional real estate (office, multi-family, retail, and industrial), creditors' rights and bankruptcy, litigation, commercial and residential foreclosure, and landlord and tenant.