Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Gamoran Legal Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Bonus potential

Collaborative team-oriented culture

Job summary

Gamoran Legal Consulting in Houston is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice. The role involves representing lenders and businesses in complex commercial restructuring and insolvency matters.

This position offers significant client contact, courtroom exposure, and opportunities to collaborate with a multi-office team handling high-level cases in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in bankruptcy, workout, and commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of CMBS, commercial lending, and energy law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders and businesses in restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Advise on commercial restructuring strategies.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Commercial litigation experience

Legal research

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Position: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Location: Houston, TX

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

A prominent national law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate to join its Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice in Houston. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys looking to gain sophisticated hands‑on experience representing lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and businesses in complex commercial restructuring, insolvency, workout, and bankruptcy matters.

The role offers significant client contact, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, multi‑office team handling high‑level commercial loan restructuring and workout matters across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and businesses in restructuring and insolvency matters
• Handle commercial loan workouts, default resolutions, and collection matters
• Assist with bankruptcy proceedings in federal and state courts
• Advise clients on commercial restructuring strategies and risk mitigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
• Participate in negotiations involving loan restructurings and workout agreements
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on complex restructuring matters
• Maintain direct client contact and support ongoing client relationships

Qualifications

• Bankruptcy, workout, and/or commercial litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Experience handling complex commercial disputes and insolvency‑related matters
• Knowledge of CMBS (including special servicing), commercial lending, real estate, maritime, and/or energy law is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials required

  Why Join the Firm

  • Join a nationally respected Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice
  • Gain sophisticated hands‑on experience in complex restructuring and insolvency matters
  • Significant client interaction and responsibility from day one
  • Work closely with experienced attorneys across multiple offices
  • Collaborative, team‑oriented culture focused on professional growth
  • Exposure to a diverse range of industries and commercial finance matters
  • Opportunity to build expertise in a thriving restructuring and workout practice

  Compensation

  $200,000 - $250,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications), plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.