Bankruptcy Litigation Associate Attorney - Seattle

Henderson Group Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Fertility benefits and childcare leave

Job summary

Henderson Group seeks an accomplished Associate Attorney for its Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Litigation Practice Group in Seattle. The role focuses on complex restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters for lenders, creditors, landlords, and debtors, spanning litigation and transactional work.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active Washington bar, 4–8 years of relevant experience, and strong drafting, discovery, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington; Oregon/California admission a plus.
• 4–8 years of experience in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring or insolvency matters.
• Experience with loan workouts, enforcement actions, receiverships, foreclosures in insolvency litigation.
• Bankruptcy & Restructuring expertise across Chapter 11/15/9 municipal cases.
• Litigation skills: drafting, discovery, motion practice, court appearances.
• Transactional background in distressed asset acquisitions and out-of-court restructurings is a plus.
• Strong writing, research, interpersonal skills and client service.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, landlords, debtors, and stakeholders in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters.
• Handle loan workout negotiations and distressed asset matters.
• Manage creditors' rights litigation, including loan enforcement actions, receiverships, and foreclosures.
• Draft and negotiate workout agreements, restructuring documents, pleadings, motions, and related filings.
• Advise clients on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, and risk management strategies.
• Represent clients in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy litigation including Chapter 11, 15 and 9.
• Assist acquisitions of distressed assets and corporate workouts, in and out of court.
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation.
• Collaborate with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Skills

Bankruptcy expertise

Litigation

Drafting

Discovery

Motions & court appearances

Negotiation

Communication

Multitasking

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Practice Group

Location: Seattle, WA

A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Litigation Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a highly respected team representing lenders, creditors, landlords, and debtors in complex restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters. The practice encompasses both litigation and transactional restructuring work, providing attorneys with exposure to a broad range of distressed situations, enforcement actions, workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, in good standing (or eligibility to waive into Washington); admission in Oregon and/or California is a plus
• 4-8 years of substantive experience representing parties in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring, creditors' rights litigation, or insolvency-related matters
• Experience handling loan workouts, loan enforcement actions, receiverships, foreclosures, and related insolvency litigation
• Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expertise: Demonstrated experience with complex corporate restructurings, including both debtor and creditor representations in Chapter 11, Chapter 15 and Chapter 9 municipal insolvency cases.
• Litigation Experience: Excel in drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for bankruptcy-related disputes.
• Additional Transactional Background: Familiarity with distressed asset acquisitions and out-of-court restructurings is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and sound judgment are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters while providing outstanding client service

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, creditors, landlords, debtors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency-related matters
• Handle loan workout negotiations, restructuring transactions, and distressed asset matters
• Manage creditors' rights litigation, including loan enforcement actions, receiverships, and foreclosure proceedings
• Draft and negotiate workout agreements, restructuring documents, pleadings, motions, and related legal filings
• Advise clients on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, and risk management strategies

• Represent clients in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy litigation matters, including Chapter 15, Chapter 11 and Chapter 9 proceedings.
• Provide strategic guidance to both creditors and debtors in complex insolvency cases.
• Assist with acquisitions of distressed assets and corporate workouts, both in and out of court.
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a premier bankruptcy and creditors' rights litigation team that operates at the forefront of corporate restructuring law. You’ll work alongside respected practitioners on complex and groundbreaking matters. From municipal insolvencies to large-scale corporate restructurings, this group handles it all—offering associates broad exposure, significant responsibility, and meaningful client contact. The firm’s commitment to collaboration and professional development makes it an exceptional environment to build your practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $250,000 – $330,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions.
• Profit-sharing bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health savings account; firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program; and pre-tax transportation benefits.
• Additional perks include fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among others.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.