Bankruptcy Associate Attorney - Sophisticated Work, Better Balance

OpusLex Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Job summary

OpusLex Partners in Atlanta seeks a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney with 3+ years of bankruptcy experience to join its Commercial Litigation & Restructuring Practice Group.

This unique opportunity lets you work on sophisticated bankruptcy matters while building a broader commercial litigation practice in a collaborative environment that delivers BigLaw-caliber work without the traditional BigLaw lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bankruptcy-related experience.
• Experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, workouts, distressed transactions, or creditors’ rights.
• Strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle bankruptcy litigation, adversary proceedings, contested matters, and appeals.
• Work on sophisticated bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring, and workout matters.
• Represent creditors, lenders, trustees, and other stakeholders.
• Develop experience across both bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters.
• Gain exposure to complex insurance coverage issues and related litigation and risk management matters.
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategy, and prepare substantive written work.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys on complex matters.
• Take on increasing responsibility while building a broader, more versatile practice.

Skills

3+ years of bankruptcy experience

Strong research and writing

Excellent communication

Blended bankruptcy and litigation

Job description

A well-respected Atlanta mid-sized law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney with 3+ years of bankruptcy experience to join its Commercial Litigation & Restructuring Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring matters while building a broader commercial litigation practice, all within a collaborative environment that offers BigLaw-caliber work without the traditional BigLaw lifestyle.

This associate will work closely with experienced attorneys on complex bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring, and litigation matters, with opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility and develop a blended practice. Bankruptcy experience is required, but prior commercial litigation experience is not. The firm is willing to teach the litigation side to an attorney who is interested in expanding their practice.

About the Role:

• Handle bankruptcy litigation, adversary proceedings, contested matters, and appeals
• Work on sophisticated bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring, and workout matters
• Represent creditors, lenders, trustees, and other stakeholders
• Develop experience across both bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters
• Gain exposure to complex insurance coverage issues and related litigation and risk management matters
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategy, and prepare substantive written work
• Work directly with experienced attorneys on complex matters
• Take on increasing responsibility while building a broader, more versatile practice

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of bankruptcy-related experience
• Experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, workouts, distressed transactions, or creditors’ rights
• Strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively
• An interest in developing a blended bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and contribute to complex matters
• A desire to work on sophisticated matters in a collegial, team-oriented environment

Prior commercial litigation experience is welcome but not required. The firm is open to an associate with a strong bankruptcy background who is interested in expanding into commercial litigation.

Why Consider?

• $225,000–$325,000 base salary + bonus
• 1,850-hour annual billable requirement
• Sophisticated, BigLaw-caliber work in a mid-sized firm environment
• A unique opportunity to build a blended bankruptcy, restructuring, and commercial litigation practice
• Direct access to experienced attorneys and meaningful involvement in complex matters
• Warm, collaborative culture made up largely of former BigLaw attorneys
• Exceptionally low associate turnover
• Greater flexibility and a more sustainable approach to practicing law

The firm is made up largely of former BigLaw attorneys who wanted to continue handling sophisticated matters for sophisticated clients while building a more sustainable, collaborative practice. This opportunity is particularly well suited to an associate who enjoys bankruptcy work and wants to broaden their practice into commercial litigation without sacrificing the quality of work, compensation, or professional development.