Senior Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a seasoned Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney in New York to support federal and state insolvency proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and all bank products affected by borrower distress.

You will work with senior legal and business leaders to devise pragmatic strategies across workout situations and provide risk-focused guidance to the business. This role offers broad visibility and cross-functional collaboration within the Legal team.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with at least 10 years of legal experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience advising banks and lending institutions in this practice area.
• Ability to work autonomously while being a collegial team player.
• Capacity to pivot between priorities and see matters through to completion.
• All candidates must complete conflicts of interest clearance prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Advise Special Credits and other business partners regarding out of court restructurings, liability management agreements, restructuring support agreements, forbearance arrangements, waivers and reservations of rights notices.
• Oversee court proceedings under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, including with respect to cash management arrangements, debtor in possession financings, automatic stay related issues, asset sales, plan confirmation, liquidation related issues, avoidance actions and proofs of claim.
• Provide counsel on cross border insolvencies, including proceedings under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code and regarding state court insolvency proceedings, including assignments for the benefit of creditors and receiverships.
• Collaborate with other members of the Legal Department, including Litigation, Credit Trading and Line of Business Legal, in connection with all of the above.
• Manage external counsel as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Autonomous work style

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a seasoned Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney in New York to support federal and state insolvency proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and all bank products affected by borrower distress.

You will work with senior legal and business leaders to devise pragmatic strategies across workout situations and provide risk-focused guidance to the business. This role offers broad visibility and cross-functional collaboration within the Legal team.