Senior Bankruptcy Counsel: Restructuring & Growth Leader

Miller Johnson; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Johnson in Detroit seeks an accomplished Bankruptcy attorney with an established practice to join the Litigation Practice Group and grow our bankruptcy and creditors' rights capabilities in Southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who handles complex matters in financial distress, restructuring, and insolvency, and who collaborates with an established Litigation team to deepen client relationships and drive firm growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience representing clients in bankruptcy and restructuring.
• Proven track record in complex bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation.
• Established portable book of business with financial institutions is highly desirable.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and business counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, creditors, lenders, and trustees in bankruptcy matters.
• Advise on reorganizations, workouts, restructurings, and distressed situations.
• Lead Chapter 11 proceedings and related litigation.
• Develop strategies to preserve value and meet client objectives.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and appear in bankruptcy courts.
• Counsel on creditors' rights and remedies under law.
• Collaborate with other practice groups to deliver practical solutions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and foster a learning culture.
• Build and grow client relationships and new business.
• Shape strategic direction of the bankruptcy practice.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Creditors' rights

Strategic problem solving

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA accredited)

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Miller Johnson in Detroit seeks an accomplished Bankruptcy attorney with an established practice to join the Litigation Practice Group and grow our bankruptcy and creditors' rights capabilities in Southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor who handles complex matters in financial distress, restructuring, and insolvency, and who collaborates with an established Litigation team to deepen client relationships and drive firm growth.