Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate — Hybrid, Mentorship Track

Bright Line Counsel LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after ramp-up

Mentorship program

Partnership track

Job summary

Bright Line Counsel LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join our firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group. The role features a hybrid work arrangement after the initial ramp-up and a dedicated mentorship program leading to a clearly defined partnership track.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience handling complex bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings, restructurings, and related M&A or creditor negotiations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Experience with Chapter 11 proceedings, restructurings, M&A transactions, and creditor negotiations.
• Admitted to practice law in Georgia.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters
• Handle Chapter 11 proceedings and related restructurings
• Support M&A transactions arising in the bankruptcy context
• Lead and participate in creditor negotiations
• Engage in mentorship and career development activities through the firm's associate program

Skills

Bankruptcy & restructuring experience

Chapter 11 proceedings

Creditors negotiations

M&A in bankruptcy context

Excellent communication skills

Education

Admitted to practice law in Georgia

Job description

Bright Line Counsel LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join our firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group. The role features a hybrid work arrangement after the initial ramp-up and a dedicated mentorship program leading to a clearly defined partnership track.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience handling complex bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings, restructurings, and related M&A or creditor negotiations.