Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

About the Role

A boutique law firm is seeking a senior attorney to lead and grow its bankruptcy and restructuring practice. You will advise investment funds on troubled portfolio companies and work alongside attorneys serving existing firm clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice as its senior department head.

• Advise investment funds on debt-side restructurings and workouts involving troubled portfolio companies.

• Handle both in-court bankruptcy matters and out-of-court restructurings.

• Manage approximately 300 to 400 hours per year of firm-generated bankruptcy work alongside your portable practice.

• Mentor and direct a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.

• Develop your existing practice and build client relationships on a supportive platform.

What We're Looking For

• At least 15 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor work.

• A portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice with approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in annual collections, along with a record of originating and managing client relationships.

• Substantial experience in corporate restructuring, debt-side advisory, in-court bankruptcy, and out-of-court workouts.

• Experience advising investment funds on debt involving troubled portfolio companies.

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, an entrepreneurial approach, and the ability to work collaboratively in a boutique firm.

• Big law experience is preferred.

• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000 annually. The role offers a path to equity partnership and compensation upside. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, based in New York, New York, with an expectation to work from the office approximately three days per week.