About the Role

A leading law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney to join its New York practice.

We are looking for an attorney with 2–4 years of bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience, including hands-on experience with Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, and out-of-court restructurings.

This position offers sophisticated restructuring and bankruptcy work, direct client interaction, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for matters.

What You'll Do

Represent secured creditors and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and restructuring matters
Handle Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, and out-of-court restructurings
Represent secured creditors, landlords, asset purchasers, equipment lessors, fiduciaries, and other parties
Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, objections, and other court filings
Handle bankruptcy and related commercial litigation matters
Take and defend depositions
Appear in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts
Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel
Work directly with clients and senior attorneys on case strategy
Participate in client-facing and business development activities

What We're Looking For

Required:

2–4 years of bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience
Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings
Experience with workouts and/or out-of-court restructurings
Strong understanding of bankruptcy and creditors' rights law
Experience with bankruptcy-related litigation and case management
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent
New York Bar admission in good standing, or currently taking steps toward New York admission

Additional relevant experience includes:

UCC Articles 2, 2A, and 9
Equipment leasing
Commercial finance
Secured transactions
Commercial litigation
Representing secured creditors
Depositions and courtroom appearances