Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney (Chicago)

Sun Recruiting; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Sun Recruiting seeks a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney in Chicago, hybrid. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring or creditors' rights experience, a JD from a top‑tier law school, and Illinois bar admission in good standing.

The role focuses on representing lenders and financial institutions across complex insolvency matters. Join a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm with a collaborative culture, mentorship, and opportunities to lead matters, handle motions,

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Illinois in good standing; multi-jurisdictional admission welcomed.
• 3–6 years of substantive experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights litigation, or related practice areas.
• Experience representing financial institutions and commercial lenders in litigation, workouts, and restructurings.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, servicers, and other creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation.
• Handle commercial foreclosures, receivership actions, loan enforcement, and collection proceedings.
• Manage all phases of litigation: pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, e-discovery, and court appearances.
• Draft and negotiate workout, settlement, forbearance, and restructuring documents.
• Develop litigation strategies to protect client interests and maximize recoveries.
• Collaborate across practice disciplines on insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Maintain direct client contact and provide practical business-focused legal advice.

Skills

Litigation management

Client communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Multijurisdiction practice

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

BANKRUPTCY & RESTRUCTURING ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location : Chicago, IL

HYBRID

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its expanding creditors' rights and financial services litigation practice in Chicago. This position offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated team representing lenders, special servicers, and other creditors in complex commercial litigation, restructuring, and insolvency matters.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record

• Active Bar Admission in Illinois, in good standing (admission in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, or Wisconsin is also welcomed; multi-jurisdictional admission is a plus)

• 3-6 years of substantive experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights litigation, commercial litigation , or related practice areas

• Experience representingfinancial institutions and commercial lenders in all stages of litigation, loan enforcement, workouts, and restructuring matters.

• Significant experience managing day-to-day litigation activities, including fact investigations and case strategy development

• Experience handling commercial foreclosures, receiverships, loan enforcement litigation, and real estate-related disputes

• Experience with managing bankruptcy matters, including motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, and courtroom appearances

• Familiarity with guarantor litigation, post-judgment collection proceedings, and other creditors' rights enforcement matters

• Experience with out-of-court workouts, settlement agreements, and forbearance agreements

• Knowledge of ancillary litigation matters, including commercial landlord-tenant disputes, is a plus

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Large law firm experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, servicers, and other creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring matters, and related litigation
• Handle commercial foreclosures, receivership actions, loan enforcement matters, and collection proceedings
• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, e-discovery, and court appearances
• Draft and negotiate workout agreements, settlement agreements, forbearance agreements, and related restructuring documents
• Develop and implement litigation strategies designed to protect client interests and maximize recoveries
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice disciplines on complex insolvency, restructuring, and commercial litigation matters
• Maintain direct client contactand provide practical, business-focused legal advice

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice that handles sophisticated creditors' rights and insolvency matters for institutional clients nationwide. Attorneys in this group work on high-stakes litigation, complex loan enforcement actions, and challenging restructuring engagements while benefiting from meaningful client interaction and courtroom experience. The firm is committed to professional development, mentorship, and career advancement, creating an environment where associates can continue building specialized expertise while working on impactful matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $260,000 -- $350,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, profit-sharing, tuition assistance, wellness resources and additional perks
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement

Application Requirements

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.