Finance Bankruptcy and Restructuring Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced billable-hour requirement

No expectation for business develop or

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Counsel to join its Finance, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring Practice Group in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will represent financial institutions, lenders, and other creditors in complex commercial and consumer matters nationwide, focusing on consumer bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and distressed asset recovery.

This role requires strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with 2–3 years of bankruptcy experience and Texas

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Texas bar or eligible for immediate admission.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bankruptcy, creditors' rights, or financial services litigation.
• Experience handling bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions, lenders, and other creditors in bankruptcy matters under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.
• Handle contested bankruptcy matters, including plan objections and motions for relief from stay.
• Pursue collateral recovery remedies, including replevin and detinue actions.
• Handle judgment enforcement, deficiency litigation, and forfeiture claims.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while communicating effectively with opposing counsel and internal teams.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Counsel to join its Finance, Bankruptcy, and Restructuring Practice Group in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will represent financial institutions, lenders, and other creditors in complex commercial and consumer matters nationwide, focusing on consumer bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and distressed asset recovery.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions, lenders, and other creditors in bankruptcy matters under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.
• Handle contested bankruptcy matters, including plan objections and motions for relief from stay.
• Pursue collateral recovery remedies, including replevin and detinue actions.
• Handle judgment enforcement, deficiency litigation, and forfeiture claims.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while communicating effectively with opposing counsel and internal teams.

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the Texas bar or eligible for immediate admission.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bankruptcy, creditors' rights, or financial services litigation.
• Experience handling bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation matters.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across offices and practice groups.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the Texas State Bar.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical and negotiation skills.
• Advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Reduced billable-hour requirement.
• No expectation for business development or firm management responsibilities.