Bankruptcy Attorney- Chapt 11

gpac; New Jersey; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Challenging Chapter 11 matters

Collaborative team

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney with a strong Chapter 11 focus for a fully remote role. The attorney will represent debtors, creditors, committees, and other stakeholders, managing cases from strategy through to resolution.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D., active U.S. license, and at least 6+ years in bankruptcy with Chapter 11 experience. Remote work, flexible environment, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of bankruptcy experience with strong Chapter 11 focus.
• Excellent research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors, committees, and stakeholders in Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Manage Chapter 11 cases from strategy through confirmation or emergence.
• Draft and review bankruptcy pleadings, plans, disclosure statements, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic bankruptcy guidance.
• Participate in hearings, negotiations, mediations, and client meetings.
• Analyze financial, operational, and legal issues affecting distressed companies.
• Collaborate with clients, financial advisors, opposing counsel, and professionals.
• Manage multiple matters with strict deadlines and attention to detail.
• Contribute to growth of the bankruptcy and restructuring practice.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Client management

Remote work

Education

J.D.

Job description

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney - Remote

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Practice Area: Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Focus: Chapter 11

About The Opportunity

Our client, a growing and highly regarded law firm with a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney with a strong focus on Chapter 11 matters to join its team on a fully remote basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys complex restructuring work, has strong legal and analytical skills, and wants the flexibility of a remote practice while working on sophisticated Chapter 11 matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors, committees, and other stakeholders in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
• Manage Chapter 11 cases from initial strategy through confirmation, emergence, or other resolution.
• Draft and review bankruptcy pleadings, motions, briefs, plans of reorganization, disclosure statements, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice regarding bankruptcy and restructuring issues.
• Participate in hearings, negotiations, mediations, and meetings with clients and opposing counsel.
• Analyze financial, operational, and legal issues affecting distressed companies.
• Work closely with clients, financial advisors, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining strong attention to deadlines and case details.
• Contribute to the firm's continued growth and development of its bankruptcy and restructuring practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of bankruptcy experience, with substantial Chapter 11 experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
• Experience drafting bankruptcy pleadings, motions, briefs, plans, disclosure statements, or related documents.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters and work effectively in a remote environment.
• Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and client-management skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience representing Chapter 11 debtors, creditors, creditor committees, lenders, or other major stakeholders are particularly encouraged to apply.

Experience with complex or mid-market Chapter 11 restructurings, contested matters, bankruptcy litigation,

• 363 transactions, plan negotiations, or bankruptcy-related M&A is a plus.

What We Offer

• 100% remote work environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated Chapter 11 matters
• Collaborative team of experienced restructuring professionals
• Flexible work environment
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Potential for long-term partnership or leadership opportunities for highly qualified candidates

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.