Assistant General Counsel, Bankruptcy

Kinney Recruiting LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) match

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Bankruptcy, to manage complex bankruptcy litigation and advise on commercial matters. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in bankruptcy litigation and must be admitted to the New York bar. This is a hybrid role based in New York, offering a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $195,000, plus quarterly bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bankruptcy litigation or creditor's rights.
• Ability to manage complex litigation and enforce judgments.
• Eligibility to waive-in to the New York bar is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation arising from bankruptcies.
• Advise on commercial matters.
• Oversee judgment enforcement matters.

Skills

Complex bankruptcy litigation

Creditor's rights

Commercial advisory

Judgment enforcement

Education

Admission to the New York bar

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Kinney Recruiting has been retained on an exclusive in-house search for an Assistant General Counsel, Bankruptcy, for a financial institution's New York, NY, and Northern Virginia offices. We are seeking an attorney with five (5) or more years of experience working on complex bankruptcy litigation and/or creditors' rights. The legal team is comprised of former biglaw attorneys who wanted a change from law firm life. The position is a hybrid role requiring attorneys to work at least three days a week in the company’s offices located in New York, New York or Northern Virginia. Admission to the New York bar (or eligibility to waive-in to the New York bar) is required.

Assistant General Counsels are responsible for managing complex litigation and judgment enforcement matters arising from bankruptcies initiated by individuals or businesses, contract disputes, and other matters. Non‑litigation responsibilities include advising the company on commercial matters.

The company offers a generous total compensation package. A good faith estimate of the base salary range is $160,000 to $195,000, which does not include quarterly and year‑end bonuses. The company also provides comprehensive medical, dental, and employer‑paid vision insurance, 401(k) match, and other health and wellness benefits.

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