Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Counsel (Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights) – Texas

Womble Bond Dickinson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a Counsel to join the Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group in Texas, preferably Houston or Dallas. The successful candidate will represent financial institutions, lenders and creditors in complex nationwide matters, including consumer bankruptcy and distressed asset recovery.

This off-track Counsel position features a reduced billable-hour requirement and no expectation for business development or firm management.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Texas bar or eligible for immediate admission.
• 2–3 years of bankruptcy, creditors' rights, financial services litigation, or related practice.
• Experience handling bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation matters.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent financial institutions, lenders, and creditors in bankruptcy matters under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.
• Handle contested bankruptcy matters, including plan objections and relief from stay.
• Pursue collateral recovery remedies in jurisdictions nationwide.
• Handle judgment enforcement and related recovery proceedings.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and in mediations/arbitrations.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously with effective communication.

Skills

Admitted to Texas Bar

Legal research

Negotiation

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP seeks a Counsel to join the Firm's Finance, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group in Texas with preference for Houston or Dallas.

The successful candidate will represent financial institutions, lenders, finance companies, and other creditors in complex commercial and consumer matters nationwide. This position offers the opportunity to work on consumer bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and distressed asset recovery matters and matter management. This is an off-track Counsel position with a reduced billable-hour requirement and no expectation for business development or firm management responsibilities.

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, motions for relief from stay, valuation disputes, and related proceedings.
• Pursue collateral recovery remedies, including replevin and detinue actions, in jurisdictions across the country.
• Handle judgment enforcement, deficiency litigation, forfeiture claims, and related recovery proceedings.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts, as well as mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while communicating effectively with opposing counsel and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Texas bar or eligible for immediate admission.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bankruptcy, creditors' rights, financial services litigation, or a related practice area.
• 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.

Womble Bond Dickinson is committed to leadership in attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of highly talented professionals.

Please direct any inquiries regarding this opportunity to Maggie Brewer, Recruiting Director ([e-mail]).

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.