Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a skilled Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in corporate and business bankruptcy and financial restructuring, with a focus on representing creditor constituencies in complex chapter 11 restructurings and bankruptcy litigation.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to creditor constituencies, including creditors committees, indenture trustees or agents, trade creditors, landlords, lenders, and contract counterparties.
• Handle complex chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and related adversary proceedings.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in bankruptcy litigation and negotiations.
• Collaborate effectively with partners, clients, and team members.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar; additional admission to the Southern District of New York or District of Delaware is advantageous.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in corporate and business bankruptcy and financial restructuring.
• Proven track record of handling creditor-side representations in chapter 11 cases and adversary proceedings.
• Strong understanding of bankruptcy laws, regulations, and procedures.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior legal drafting and research abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large firm environments and clerkship experience in the Southern District of New York or District of Delaware is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior associates and contribute to business development activities, such as networking events and client outreach

Although more commonly thought of as a Washington, DC, firm, this New York office has many of the same practice areas. As this firm continues to grow its New York office, this is a tremendous opportunity for associates to get in on the ground floor in terms of shaping the character of the office. We like the litigation work that is being done in this office, as it has a decidedly corporate bent, with an emphasis on securities litigations. A down-to-earth group of attorneys, this office should emerge as a practice unto itself over time.