Houston Senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

BCL Legal Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking or METRO pass

Gym access

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate for its Houston, Texas team. The role targets mid-to-senior lawyers with 4–8 years’ experience in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and related litigation.

You will handle matters spanning transactional restructurings, workouts, Chapter 7/11 proceedings and debtor-in-possession financing, with direct client contact and meaningful responsibility on high-profile regional and national matters.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years' experience in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and related litigation.
• Experience across transactional restructuring and bankruptcy litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the US Bankruptcy Code and relevant commercial law.
• Excellent research, drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Texas Bar admission in good standing, or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Advising debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees, institutional lenders and investors.
• Working on out-of-court restructurings, workouts, acquisitions and financing transactions.
• Handling Chapter 7, 9 and 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
• Advising on debtor‑in‑possession financing and Section 363 asset sales and acquisitions.
• Managing bankruptcy‑related litigation, including matters before bankruptcy courts, federal district courts and appellate courts.
• Developing practical solutions to complex financial and restructuring issues, working closely with clients and colleagues.

Job description

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate for its Houston, Texas team. The role targets mid-to-senior lawyers with 4–8 years’ experience in bankruptcy, financial restructuring and related litigation.

You will handle matters spanning transactional restructurings, workouts, Chapter 7/11 proceedings and debtor-in-possession financing, with direct client contact and meaningful responsibility on high-profile regional and national matters.