Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

About the Role

A boutique venture capital and business law firm is seeking a senior attorney to lead and grow its bankruptcy and restructuring practice. You will advise investment funds on distressed portfolio companies and work alongside attorneys serving the firm's existing clients.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice and develop its client work.

• 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 of firm generated bankruptcy work each year alongside your portable practice.

• Mentor and direct a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.

• Build your own client relationships and collaborate with attorneys across the firm.

What We're Looking For

• 10 to 25 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor creditor experience, including substantial senior level experience.

• A portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice, with a demonstrated record of originating and managing client relationships.

• Experience advising on corporate restructurings and debt side matters, both in court and out of court.

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

• An entrepreneurial approach, a collaborative working style, and interest in growing a practice within a boutique firm.

• Prior experience at a large law firm is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual base salary is $250,000 to $300,000. The role offers a path to equity partnership and compensation upside. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

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