Senior Bankruptcy Litigator — Debtor-Focused Restructuring

Talnt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Litigator to represent debtors and stakeholders in complex restructurings, Chapter 11 proceedings, and related litigation across federal and state courts in New York. The role demands deep insolvency experience, strategic restructuring, and aggressive advocacy when required.

The candidate will navigate high-pressure environments, coordinate with financial advisors and valuation experts, and manage matters across SDNY and EDNY Bankruptcy Courts to deliver

Qualifications

• Active NY Bar membership required.
• 8+ years of bankruptcy and restructuring litigation experience.
• Significant debtor-side Chapter 11 experience.
• Strong adversary proceeding and motion practice background.
• Experience in SDNY and EDNY Bankruptcy Courts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent debtors in Chapter 11 and other restructuring proceedings.
• Handle adversary proceedings, contested matters, and complex motion practice.
• Draft and argue motions related to automatic stay, DIP financing, cash collateral, claim objections, and plan confirmation.
• Develop restructuring and litigation strategies tailored to evolving financial dynamics.
• Conduct depositions, evidentiary hearings, and court appearances in Bankruptcy Court and District Court.
• Negotiate with creditors, trustees, and stakeholders in restructuring matters.

Skills

Chapter 11 experience

Bankruptcy litigation

Adversary proceedings

Courtroom advocacy

Strategic thinking

Education

New York Bar admission

Job description

Talnt is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Litigator to represent debtors and stakeholders in complex restructurings, Chapter 11 proceedings, and related litigation across federal and state courts in New York. The role demands deep insolvency experience, strategic restructuring, and aggressive advocacy when required.

The candidate will navigate high-pressure environments, coordinate with financial advisors and valuation experts, and manage matters across SDNY and EDNY Bankruptcy Courts to deliver