Managing Attorney - Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lead

Jobot; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Ownership track

Mentorship

Job summary

Jobot in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Managing Attorney to lead its established bankruptcy and debt restructuring practice, guiding day-to-day operations as the founder steps back. The role offers an ownership track, mentorship from an experienced leader in agricultural bankruptcy, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

The firm serves farmers and business owners with complex chapters 7, 11, and 12 matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Iowa licensure or ability to obtain Iowa licensure within a reasonably short period.
• Substantial bankruptcy and debt restructuring experience with increasing professional responsibility.
• Ideally, confirmation of at least five Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 plans, or equivalent creditor-side experience.
• Ability to lead complex matters and guide attorneys and staff.
• Strong negotiation, writing, courtroom, and client communication skills.
• Familiarity with commercial law, secured transactions, and tax implications for distressed businesses.
• Agricultural industry knowledge preferred.
• Estate or other complementary practice experience welcome alongside the core bankruptcy background.
• Interest in firm leadership, ownership, technology, and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Assume day-to-day practice leadership as the founder steps back from active practice.
• Maintain an active bankruptcy and debt restructuring practice serving farmers and businesses.
• Supervise attorneys and support staff, review work product, and oversee case strategy, deadlines, and service quality.
• Evaluate clients' financial, legal, and tax circumstances and develop practical restructuring or liquidation strategies.
• Handle creditor negotiations, debt workouts, plan development, contested matters, and court appearances.
• Draft and review petitions, schedules, motions, pleadings, discovery, and other case documents.
• Address lien priority, secured debt, claims, leases, contracts, and adversary proceedings.
• Conduct prospective-client consultations and explain available strategies and the firm’s services.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on staffing, training, performance reviews, and workflow improvements.
• Support adoption of upgraded technology and identify opportunities for practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Legal writing

Courtroom

Client communication

Strategic planning

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Managing Attorney to lead its established bankruptcy and debt restructuring practice, guiding day-to-day operations as the founder steps back. The role offers an ownership track, mentorship from an experienced leader in agricultural bankruptcy, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

The firm serves farmers and business owners with complex chapters 7, 11, and 12 matters.