Attorney / Senior Associate - Bankruptcy

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution seeks a Senior Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Attorney in Texas for a partner-track, creditor-focused practice. The role centers on sophisticated bankruptcy litigation and litigation-trust work, with a reputation-based client base in Texas.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office 3 days/week) and the opportunity to build and lead a growing creditor-side practice on a partner-track platform in Houston.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar admission.
• 15+ years licensed in Texas with substantial bankruptcy and creditors’ rights experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Established professional network within the Texas bankruptcy community.
• Relationships with large law firms and referral sources across TX/NY.

Responsibilities

• Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 matters.
• Manage contested bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings.
• Advise creditor clients on strategy, risk, and resolution options throughout cases.
• Support litigation trust-related matters and special counsel engagements.
• Develop and expand a creditor-side practice through business development.

Skills

Bankruptcy litigation

Creditor representation

Business development

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

NEW IN - Senior Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Attorney | Creditor-Side Bankruptcy Litigation | Texas Hybrid | 1,600 billables and 401k match

A confidential Texas-based law firm is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Attorney to handle sophisticated creditor-side matters, with a primary focus on bankruptcy litigation and related litigation trust work.

This opportunity is designed for an attorney with an established reputation in the Texas bankruptcy community who enjoys advising business clients and building a durable practice on a partner-track platform.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Creditor-side bankruptcy platform focused on litigation, special counsel engagements, and litigation trust matters
• Partner-track opportunity for an attorney who wants to grow and lead a practice
• Hybrid schedule, in office three days per week
• Billable target of 1,600 hours
• Bonus eligibility plus a comprehensive benefits package with multiple medical plan options

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 claim administration support where applicable
• Serve in special counsel capacities for creditor constituencies and coordinate with referring counsel as needed
• Develop and expand a creditor-side practice through business development and relationship management

Location, Schedule and Compensation:

• Location: Texas, Houston area
• Schedule: Hybrid, in office 3 days per week
• 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 for this role
• Demonstrated business development capability, including the ability to originate at least $750,000 annually
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 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:

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