Associate - Bankruptcy

Bass, Berry & Sims; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bass, Berry & Sims is seeking an associate attorney with two to four years of dedicated bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our Knoxville or Nashville office. The ideal candidate will have substantial Chapter 11 experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and an active license in good standing.

Our team handles complex matters across industries and provides comprehensive client service at every stage of reorganization.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing.
• 2–4 years of dedicated bankruptcy/restructuring experience with Chapter 11 exposure.
• Strong analytical, writing, and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Chapter 11 proceedings, including pleadings and motions.
• Coordinate with clients, creditors, and courts to advance restructurings.
• Contribute to negotiations, plans of reorganization, and litigation strategy.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Chapter 11 experience

Restructuring

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Our attorneys have extensive experience in all facets of bankruptcy matters and in a variety of industries, including automotive, banking, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mining, real estate, retail and nonprofit organizations. Our team leverages more than 100 years of combined experience to provide clients with unparalleled understanding, insights, and effective solutions. We have successfully handled several of the Southeast’s largest Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and numerous high-profiles matters across the United States. Our comprehensive approach ensures that clients facing financially troubled situations are supported with expertise at every level.

We regularly represent clients in a wide range of matters representing creditors, debtors, committees and trustees including:

• Pre-Bankruptcy Negotiations
• Confirmation of Chapter 11 Plans of Reorganization
• Investigation and Litigation of Preferences
• Breach of Duty Claims
• Deepening Insolvency Claim

Our broad range of clients include:

• Banks, insurance companies, finance companies and other institutional lenders
• Equity holders and joint ventures in financially distressed companies
• Boards of distressed businesses
• Unsecured creditors’ committees
• Persons seeking to invest in troubled businesses or to acquire assets or entire businesses from a distressed or bankrupt seller
• Receivers, case trustees and post confirmation fiduciaries
• Lessors and lessees of real estate, equipment and intellectual property
• Publicly traded companies in Chapter 11

Our bankruptcy attorneys have been recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America®, Lawdragon, Super Lawyers, Business Tennessee, and Nashville Business Journal's "Best of the Bar."

The firm is seeking an associate attorney with two (2) to four (4) years of dedicated bankruptcy/restructuring experience to be located in our Knoxville or Nashville office. Placement in one of our other office locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction in good standing required.