Corporate Litigation Counsel

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed attorney with strong expertise in commercial bankruptcy and creditor rights to counsel on complex matters. The role emphasizes negotiating with clients, drafting and executing legal documents, and proactively communicating risk across internal teams.

The ideal candidate will combine solid litigation experience with the ability to build robust client relationships and leverage technology to enhance the practice of law.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in required states.
• 5+ years of commercial bankruptcy or related experience.
• 3 years of prior experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience managing creditor's rights in commercial bankruptcies, including filing claims, motions, and negotiating obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel on moderately complex legal issues within a line of business or practice area.
• Negotiates with clients or management and/or influences managers on significant matters.
• Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization.
• Identifies and communicates risk to internal/external customers and suggests mitigations.
• Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
• Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and developments.
• Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
• Uses technology and automation in the practice of law.
• Acts as an individual contributor; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Drafting documents

Client relationship management

Legal technology

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active law license

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides counsel on moderately complex legal issues within a respective line of business or practice area.
• Negotiates with clients or management and/or attempts to influence managers regarding matters of significance to the legal community.
• Researches legal principles and precedents within area of specialization or expertise.
• Proactively identifies and communicates risk to internal and/or external customers and provides recommendations on how to mitigate that risk.
• Drafts, negotiates and executes legal documents.
• Maintains awareness of external judicial climate and legal developments.
• Builds and maintains strong internal and external client relationships.
• Makes effective use of technology and automation in the practice of law.
• This role acts as an individual contributor. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years commercial bankruptcy, creditors rights or commercial financial litigation experience.
• The Ideal Candidate will have experience managing all aspects of a creditor’s rights in commercial bankruptcies, including filing claims and motions and negotiating large commercial financial obligations and collateral.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent International legal degree; graduate of an accredited law school.
• 3 years of prior legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state(s) in which representation is required.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• active law license