Hybrid Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (4-6 yrs)

BCLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

BCLP in Dallas seeks a highly motivated associate with four to six years of experience to join its Restructuring & Insolvency team. The practice advises lenders, creditors, debtors, investors, sponsors, and fiduciaries on Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and cross-border matters across industries.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong research, drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage significant responsibility in a collaborative, deadline-driven

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the Texas Bar or eligibility to become admitted promptly.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing significant components of complex matters with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to interface with clients, opposing counsel, financial advisors, and other transaction parties.
• Strong business judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to client service.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and providing excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Chapter 11 proceedings, including pleadings, motions, objections, discovery, and court appearances.
• Debtor, creditor, lender, purchaser, sponsor, or fiduciary representations in restructuring and insolvency matters.
• Out-of-court workouts, restructurings, forbearance arrangements, and loan modifications.
• Distressed acquisitions and dispositions, including Section 363 sales, Article 9 sales, and assignments for the benefit of creditors.
• Debtor-in-possession financings, cash collateral matters, and analysis of loan and perfection documents.
• Commercial loan enforcement litigation, adversary proceedings, receiverships, and other contested insolvency-related disputes.
• Real estate workouts, foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, and distressed real estate transactions; and
• Cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters, including Chapter 15 proceedings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy

Client interfacing

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Business judgment

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Texas Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

BCLP in Dallas seeks a highly motivated associate with four to six years of experience to join its Restructuring & Insolvency team. The practice advises lenders, creditors, debtors, investors, sponsors, and fiduciaries on Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and cross-border matters across industries.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong research, drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage significant responsibility in a collaborative, deadline-driven