Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

About the Role

A boutique venture capital law firm is seeking a senior attorney to lead and grow its bankruptcy and restructuring practice. The role combines a portable practice with advising investment funds on troubled portfolio companies and supporting 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 in-court bankruptcy matters and out-of-court restructurings.

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

• Mentor and direct a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.

• Build your practice and collaborate with attorneys serving the firm's existing clients.

What We're Looking For

• Typically 15 or more years of bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor experience.

• A portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice with approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in annual collections.

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

• A record of originating and managing client relationships, with an entrepreneurial approach to growing a practice.

• Experience advising investment funds on debt issues involving portfolio companies is valued.

• New York bar admission and a J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a boutique firm environment; prior large-firm experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with additional compensation upside associated with the practice and potential path to equity partnership. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in New York, New York, with approximately three days per week in the office.