Senior Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our team.

The associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group, while collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency experience.
• Experience representing debtors and creditors’ committees preferred.
• Ability to prepare and revise motions, objections, and other bankruptcy filings for court filing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while collaborating with attorneys and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical solutions.
• Bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction you plan to practice.
• Strong academic and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group and collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters.

Skills

Bankruptcy experience

Restructuring experience

Insolvency experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Bar admission

Credentials

Job description

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our team.

The associate will work directly with the head of the bankruptcy group, while collaborating with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, and related matters involving financially distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders.