Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

Jobot; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Jobot, a prominent business law firm based in Florida, is seeking a highly accomplished Bankruptcy Partner to join its nationally recognized Business Reorganization Team.

This role targets an entrepreneurial attorney with 8+ years of bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency experience to lead complex Chapter 11 matters, expand the practice, and drive business development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar admission.
• Significant experience (8+ years) in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency law.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage complex matters and client relationships.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex bankruptcy and restructuring engagements, including Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts.
• Represent debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, committees, lenders, and trustees in insolvency matters.
• Advise clients on distressed asset acquisitions, liquidations, and reorganizations.
• Provide strategic counsel on creditors’ rights, financial restructurings, and bankruptcy litigation.
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, while actively contributing to the firm’s business development efforts.
• Mentor and supervise associates and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Bankruptcy expertise

Negotiation skills

Courtroom experience

Client relations

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

J.D. degree

Florida Bar admission

Job description

We are a prominent business law firm based in Florida, known for its exceptional legal services and client-focused approach.

With approximately 100 attorneys, the firm operates out of several offices throughout the state.

We serve a diverse client base with a Florida focus and an international scope, frequently handling matters in Europe, Asia, and South America.

The firm prides itself on delivering creative, effective, and passionate client service to resolve any problem and take advantage of any opportunity.

Our practice areas include commercial litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, corporate law, and more.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly accomplished Bankruptcy Partner to join our nationally recognized Business Reorganization Team.

This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial attorney with significant experience handling complex Chapter 11 restructurings, insolvency matters, creditors’ rights, and distressed asset transactions.

The incoming partner will play a key role in expanding the firm’s bankruptcy practice, managing sophisticated client matters, and contributing to business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex bankruptcy and restructuring engagements, including Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts
• Represent debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, committees, lenders, and trustees in insolvency matters
• Advise clients on distressed asset acquisitions, liquidations, and reorganizations
• Provide strategic counsel on creditors’ rights, financial restructurings, and bankruptcy litigation
• Cultivate and maintain client relationships, while actively contributing to the firm’s business development efforts
• Mentor and supervise associates and contribute to team growth

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar admission
• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency law
• Portable book of business strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters and client relationships independently
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and courtroom skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach to practice growth

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• And Much More!

Salary: $250,000 - $285,000 per year

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.