Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in New York, NY.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2-4 years of bankruptcy and creditors' rights experience to join a collaborative litigation team. The practice represents secured creditors, landlords, asset purchasers, equipment lessors, fiduciaries, and other stakeholders in complex restructurings, workouts, and Chapter 11 proceedings.

• Represent secured creditors, landlords, asset purchasers, equipment lessors, and fiduciaries in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

• Advise clients in out-of-court workouts, restructurings, and all phases of Chapter 11 proceedings.

• Handle creditors' rights matters involving the Uniform Commercial Code, commercial finance, and equipment leasing.

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other bankruptcy-related filings.

• Manage case strategy, conduct legal research, and oversee all phases of litigation.

• Take and defend depositions, negotiate settlements, and communicate with opposing counsel.

• Appear before federal, state, and bankruptcy courts.

• Collaborate with clients and attorneys on complex restructuring and insolvency matters.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the New York Bar or eligibility to become admitted.

• 2-4 years of bankruptcy and financial restructuring experience.

• Experience representing secured creditors, landlords, asset purchasers, equipment lessors, or fiduciaries.

• Strong knowledge of creditors' rights, bankruptcy law, commercial finance, equipment leasing, and the Uniform Commercial Code, particularly Articles 2, 2A, and 9.

• Deposition, courtroom, and case management experience preferred.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Salary: $230,000-$285,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual bonus eligibility