Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

About the Role

Lead and grow the bankruptcy and restructuring practice at a boutique venture-focused law firm. You will advise investment funds on troubled portfolio companies and work with colleagues serving the firm's clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice as its senior department head.

• Advise investment funds on debt-side restructurings and workouts involving troubled portfolio companies.

• Handle both in-court bankruptcy matters and out-of-court restructurings.

• Manage approximately 300 to 400 hours per year of firm-generated bankruptcy work alongside your portable practice.

• Mentor and direct a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.

• Develop your own client relationships and grow your practice on a supportive platform.

What We're Looking For

• 10 to 25 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor matters, with 15 or more years preferred for this senior leadership role.

• A portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice with approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in annual collections, plus a track record of originating and managing client relationships.

• Substantial experience with both in-court bankruptcy and out-of-court workouts, including corporate restructuring and debt-side advisory work.

• Experience advising investment funds on troubled portfolio company debt is preferred.

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.

• An entrepreneurial, collaborative approach and interest in building a practice within a boutique firm.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $250,000 to $300,000. The role offers a path to equity partnership. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in New York, New York, with an expectation of coming to the office approximately three days per week.