Transactional Bankruptcy Associate (3-5 years’ experience)

Wilke Fleury LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with generous employer contribution

Discretionary Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking a Transactional Bankruptcy Associate to focus on non-litigation aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring. The ideal candidate will have 3-10+ years of experience in bankruptcy-related transactions and strong drafting and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting agreements, and analyzing financial risks. The role offers a competitive salary of $150,000 – $220,000 annually, along with comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on bankruptcy-related transactions, sales, restructurings, and workouts.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to Chapter 11 matters.
• Analyze financial and legal risks associated with distressed transactions.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on insolvency alternatives.

Skills

Bankruptcy knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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Transactional Bankruptcy Associate

Wilke Fleury is seeking an experienced Transactional Bankruptcy/Insolvency Attorney to join our growing team in Sacramento, California. This role focuses on the non-litigation aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring, advising clients through complex financial transactions, workouts, sale transactions, and insolvency matters. The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with clients, lenders, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on bankruptcy-related transactions, sales, restructurings, and workouts
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to Chapter 11 matters, debtor-in-possession financing, forbearance agreements, asset sales, 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 to clients on insolvency alternatives and compliance issues

Qualifications

• 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
• Salary Range: $150,000 – $220,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, LTD, STD, Vol. Life, 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

To Apply For more information, please visit Wilke Fleury’s website at: http://www.wilkefleury.com/careers-3/ . To apply for this position, please submitting a cover letter, resume and salary expectations to the firm’s Hiring Partner, Jizell Lopez at [e-mail] . All applications will be kept in strict confidence.