Transactional Bankruptcy Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance (long-term and/or

Disability insurance (short-term)

Life insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Sacramento, CA seeks an experienced Transactional Bankruptcy Associate to join our team on complex financial transactions, workouts, sale transactions, and insolvency matters, focusing on non-litigation aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring.

The role requires active California Bar membership and 3–10+ years in bankruptcy or related transactional work, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership.
• 3–10+ years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency-related transactional work.
• Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy transactions preferred.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on bankruptcy-related transactions, sales, restructurings, and workouts.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to Chapter 11 matters, debtor-in-possession financing, and restructuring plans.
• Analyze financial and legal risks associated with distressed transactions.
• Coordinate with litigation counsel, financial advisors, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Provide strategic guidance on insolvency alternatives and compliance issues.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Chapter 11 experience

California Bar

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Transactional Bankruptcy Associate to join their team in Sacramento, California. This position focuses on advising clients through complex financial transactions, workouts, sale transactions, and insolvency matters, emphasizing non-litigation aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring.

Duties

• Advise clients on bankruptcy-related transactions, sales, restructurings, and workouts.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to Chapter 11 matters, debtor-in-possession financing, and restructuring plans.
• Analyze financial and legal risks associated with distressed transactions.
• Coordinate with litigation counsel, financial advisors, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Provide strategic guidance on insolvency alternatives and compliance issues.

Requirements

• Active California Bar membership.
• 3-10+ years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, or insolvency-related transactional work.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with Chapter 11 bankruptcy transactions preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work directly with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary life and hearing aid benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with generous employer contribution.
• Discretionary time off and paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and varied matters.
• Supportive, collegial environment with mentorship and professional development.