Attorney - Bankruptcy - Houston - 200K+

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 675,000 - 825,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution is seeking a senior bankruptcy and creditors’ rights attorney to focus on sophisticated creditor-side matters, with emphasis on bankruptcy litigation and related litigation trust engagements. This partner-track opportunity requires a well-connected attorney with a drive to build and grow a durable practice.

The role includes Chapter 11/7 representation, contested matters, adversary proceedings, and special counsel-style engagements.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar admission.
• 15+ years licensed in Texas with substantial bankruptcy/creditors’ rights experience.
• Creditor-side focus with bankruptcy litigation experience.
• Proven business development capability; originate at least $750,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 matters.
• Manage contested bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings.
• Handle motion practice and courtroom advocacy—stay relief and claims objections.
• Advise creditor clients on strategy, risk, and resolution options.
• Support litigation trust-related matters and related claim administration.
• Serve in special counsel-style roles and coordinate with referring counsel as needed.
• Develop business through relationship management and practice development.

Skills

Negotiation

Client relations

Courtroom advocacy

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

A confidential Texas-based law firm is seeking a senior bankruptcy and creditors’ rights attorney to focus on sophisticated creditor-side matters, with an emphasis on bankruptcy litigation and related litigation trust and special counsel engagements. This is a partner-track opportunity for an attorney who is well-connected in the bankruptcy community and is motivated to build and grow a durable practice.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Partner-track role for an attorney who wants to lead and expand a practice.
• Mix of Chapter 11, Chapter 7, contested matters, adversary proceedings, and litigation trust-related work.
• Fully remote.
• Billable target of 1,600 hours.

THE ROLE

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations.
• Manage contested bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings and contested matters.
• Handle motion practice and courtroom advocacy, including stay relief, claims objections, and related disputes.
• Advise creditor clients on strategy, risk, and resolution options throughout the case lifecycle.
• Support litigation trust-related matters, including litigation strategy and related claim administration support where applicable.
• Serve in special counsel-style capacities for creditor constituencies and coordinate with referring counsel as needed.
• Develop business through relationship management and practice development efforts.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Houston, Texas area

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Texas bar admission.
• 15+ years licensed in Texas with substantial bankruptcy and creditors’ rights experience.
• Meaningful experience in creditor representation, including bankruptcy litigation.
• Experience with litigation trust work and special counsel-style engagements.
• Creditor-side practice focus is required for this role (no debtor work).
• Demonstrated business development capability, including the ability to originate at least $750,000 annually.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Established professional network within the Texas bankruptcy community.
• Relationships with large law firms and other referral sources, including Texas and New York connections.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable target: 1,600 hours.
• 401(k) with 3% matching.
• Medical coverage (three plan options).
• Vision coverage (firm pays 99% of plan).
• Firm-paid life insurance policy ($30,000).
• Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.

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