Bankruptcy Attorney

Distinct | North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a bankruptcy associate with 6–10 years of biglaw or mid-size experience. The candidate should have served on teams representing committees of unsecured creditors and have experience structuring, negotiating and documenting reorganization plans.

The firm also handles discreet debtor cases and requires strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of Title 11 and related rules, debtor experience, and a solid track record in

Qualifications

• 6+ years of bankruptcy law firm experience required.
• Substantive knowledge of Title 11 of the US Code and related rules.
• Company side debtor experience is essential.
• Experience in bankruptcy and creditors' rights law incl. UCC Articles 2, 2A, and 9, plus equipment leasing and commercial real estate foreclosure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of end-to-end client bankruptcy matters.
• Draft first day pleadings, motions and Chapter 11 plans.
• Draft complaints and motions.
• Appear in Federal, State and Bankruptcy Courts.
• Negotiate settlements and counterparties.
• Correspond with opposing counsel and clients.

Skills

Bankruptcy law

Legal writing

Oral communication

Debtor experience

Negotiation

Job description

A mid-sized law firm is seeking to hire a bankruptcy associate with 6-10 years of major law firm (biglaw) or mid-size experience. The ideal candidate will have been on a team which has represented official and unofficial committees of unsecured creditors and have experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting reorganization plans. The firm also takes on discreet Debtor cases.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' Bankruptcy law firm experience required
• Candidates must have substantive knowledge of Title 11 of the US Code, all related rules and procedures, as well as Company side debtor experience
• Experience in bankruptcy and creditors' rights law, including collateral repossession, the Uniform Commercial Code (Articles 2, 2A and 9 in particular), equipment leasing, commercial real estate foreclosure and commercial finance law
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of end to end client Bankruptcy matters
• Drafting first day pleadings, motions & chapter 11 plans
• Drafting complaints and motions
• Appearing in Federal, State and Bankruptcy Courts
• Negotiating settlements
• Corresponding with Opposing Counsel & Clients