Placing People First!

A prominent mid-sized law firm in New York City is seeking a Senior Counsel/Partner-level Attorney to join their mission to build out their Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights practice group.

The qualified individual would ideally offer a portable book of business of $500k - $750k.

This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with a portable practice or strong business development potential seeking a collaborative platform with sophisticated restructuring, insolvency, bankruptcy litigation, and creditors’ rights matters.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7–12 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and creditors’ rights matters
• Experience representing lenders, creditors, trustees, debtors, purchasers, and/or financial institutions in complex bankruptcy and workout matters
• Strong familiarity with Chapter 11 proceedings, distressed transactions, commercial litigation, and out-of-court restructurings
• Experience drafting and negotiating bankruptcy-related pleadings, financing agreements, restructuring documents, motions, and settlement agreements
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and independently handle sophisticated matters
• Portable business preferred, though candidates with strong growth potential and referral relationships will also be considered
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills required
• Admission to the New York Bar required

Role Highlights

• Established and respected platform with strong institutional support
• Opportunity for significant client-facing responsibility and practice growth
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Sophisticated middle-market and high-value restructuring matters
• Cross-practice support from commercial litigation, finance, and corporate groups
• Clear opportunity for long-term strategic practice development

If you feel you are qualified and would like to explore further, don't hesitate to apply!