Senior Bankruptcy Counsel - Chapter 11 & Restructuring

Robert Hadley Associates; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Hadley Associates, a premier New Jersey law firm, seeks an Of Counsel with 10+ years of significant Chapter 11 experience to join the Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. This role features complex matters, high-profile cases, and sophisticated restructuring challenges in a premier team.

The ideal candidate has deep Chapter 11 experience, a portable book of business is not required, and strong cross-practice collaboration is valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of significant Chapter 11 experience in bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar; New York Bar to be obtained within one year.
• Proven ability to represent diverse insolvency stakeholders and advise on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, committees, trustees, lenders, equity holders, and distressed-asset purchasers in Chapter 11 cases, restructurings, and related litigation.
• Advise clients on loan workouts, out-of-court restructurings, distressed transactions, UCC enforcement, creditor remedies, and bankruptcy litigation including preference and fraudulent transfer actions, DIP financing, cash collateral, and contested matters.
• Counsel companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and fiduciaries on restructuring strategies and distressed situations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, banking, litigation, real estate, and tax practices to deliver comprehensive, multidisciplinary solutions.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar required; New York Bar required or willingness to obtain within one year.
• 10+ years of law firm experience handling sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights matters.

Skills

Chapter 11 experience

Restructuring

Creditors' rights

Job description

Robert Hadley Associates, a premier New Jersey law firm, seeks an Of Counsel with 10+ years of significant Chapter 11 experience to join the Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. This role features complex matters, high-profile cases, and sophisticated restructuring challenges in a premier team.

The ideal candidate has deep Chapter 11 experience, a portable book of business is not required, and strong cross-practice collaboration is valued.