Mid-Level Bankruptcy/Restructuring Associate

Smith Anderson Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Anderson is seeking a qualified bankruptcy attorney to join our Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice in Raleigh. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of bankruptcy experience at a large or mid-size firm and will work closely with partners and clients to deliver practical, commercial insight and effective strategies.

This role offers direct client engagement, significant responsibility, and a collaborative, mentoring culture designed to develop long-term practice leaders in

Qualifications

• Three to five years of bankruptcy experience at a large or mid-size firm.
• Bankruptcy litigation experience is not essential but would be a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to provide highest quality service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and clients to deliver practical commercial insight and nuanced strategies.
• Take on leadership in managing cases and other projects within a collaborative team.
• Contribute to mentorship and long-term development of the practice.

Skills

Client interaction

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Writing skills

Problem solving

Judgment

Job description

Smith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle, one of the Southeast's most vibrant regions for business growth, innovation, and technology-driven industries. For more than 100 years, the firm has served as a trusted advisor to dynamic regional, national, and global companies, earning a strong reputation for legal excellence, thoughtful client service, and practical, business-oriented counsel.

Attorneys in Smith Anderson's Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice advise an array of stakeholders involved in financially distressed businesses, including all types of creditors, debtors, equity holders, new investors, boards of directors and senior management teams. The group focuses on developing and implementing value-maximizing strategies in a wide range of restructuring and insolvency maters, from navigating financial distress and negotiating complex out-of-court restructuring transactions to advancing client objections through in-court insolvency proceedings. Attorneys in this group advise stakeholders in connection with chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy litigation and contested matters, receivership proceedings, distressed acquisitions, and a variety of out-of-court restructurings.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Restructuring and Bankruptcy practice and play a meaningful role in advising clients on sophisticated matters. The attorney in this role will work closely with partner and clients to deliver practical commercial insight and nuanced strategies to advance client interests and benefit from significant responsibility, direct client engagement, and the opportunity to work as part of highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams that emphasize mentorship and long-term professional development.

The ideal candidate must have three to five years' bankruptcy experience at a large or mid-size firm in an established restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy practice. Bankruptcy litigation experience is not essential, but would be considered a plus. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit the following skills and characteristics:

• Practical, solution-oriented, and collaborative practice style
• Ability to interact directly with clients, and work independently and as part of team
• Exercise of judgment, use of practice problem solving, and willingness to take a leadership role in managing cases and other projects
• Willingness to help continue to build a long-term practice
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to provide highest quality service to our clients

Why Raleigh / The Research Triangle

Raleigh and the broader Research Triangle offer an exceptional professional and personal environment. The region is a major center for business, education, and innovation, anchored by leading universities, a strong commercial real estate market, and sustained economic growth. Attorneys practicing in the Triangle benefit from sophisticated, high-quality work combined with a strong sense of community, reasonable cost of living, and an excellent quality of life-making it an attractive place to both build a practice and put down roots.

Smith Anderson is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, strategy, and cohesiveness that supports both our clients and our people. We offer a supportive professional environment with robust training and mentoring programs, meaningful engagement with firm leadership, and opportunities for career growth tailored to individual goals, including alternative career path mentoring and development options.