Attorney

BCL Legal Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking or METRO pass

Gym access

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate for its Houston, Texas team. The role targets mid-to-senior lawyers with 4–8 years’ experience in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and related litigation.

You will handle matters spanning transactional restructurings, workouts, Chapter 7/11 proceedings and debtor-in-possession financing, with direct client contact and meaningful responsibility on high-profile regional and national matters.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years' experience in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and related litigation.
• Experience across transactional restructuring and bankruptcy litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the US Bankruptcy Code and relevant commercial law.
• Excellent research, drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Texas Bar admission in good standing, or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Advising debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees, institutional lenders and investors.
• Working on out-of-court restructurings, workouts, acquisitions and financing transactions.
• Handling Chapter 7, 9 and 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
• Advising on debtor‑in‑possession financing and Section 363 asset sales and acquisitions.
• Managing bankruptcy‑related litigation, including matters before bankruptcy courts, federal district courts and appellate courts.
• Developing practical solutions to complex financial and restructuring issues, working closely with clients and colleagues.

Job description

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate – Houston, Texas

An established Houston law firm is looking to recruit a mid-to-senior level Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate with 4–8 years' experience to join its highly regarded practice.

The team is recognised for its work across Texas and nationally, advising a broad range of clients on complex restructuring matters, bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated transactional and contentious work, with direct client contact and the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility across high‑profile regional and national matters.

The Role

• Advising debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees, institutional lenders and investors.
• Working on out-of-court restructurings, workouts, acquisitions and financing transactions.
• Handling Chapter 7, 9 and 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
• Advising on debtor‑in‑possession financing and Section 363 asset sales and acquisitions.
• Managing bankruptcy‑related litigation, including matters before bankruptcy courts, federal district courts and appellate courts.
• Developing practical solutions to complex financial and restructuring issues, working closely with clients and colleagues.

The Candidate

• 4–8 years' experience in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and related litigation.
• Experience across both transactional restructuring and bankruptcy litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the US Bankruptcy Code and relevant commercial law.
• Excellent research, drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Strong academic credentials and a commercial, solutions‑focused approach.
• Texas Bar admission in good standing, or eligibility to waive in.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive compensation, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to join a recognised restructuring practice handling complex matters across Texas and nationally.
• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility on significant cases.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and parental leave benefits.
• 401(k) and discretionary profit‑sharing plan.
• Downtown Houston office, with firm‑paid parking or a monthly METRO pass.
• Access to the building's gym and leisure amenities.