Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

About the Role

Lead and grow the bankruptcy and restructuring practice at a boutique law firm serving venture capital and investment fund clients. This senior role combines a portable practice with advising on troubled portfolio companies and handling firm-generated matters.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice and help 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 annually of firm-generated bankruptcy work alongside your portable practice.

• Work with attorneys serving existing firm clients and mentor a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.

• Continue to develop your client relationships and book of business.

What We're Looking For

• 10 to 25 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor matters; 15 or more years preferred.

• A portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice with approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in annual collections, and a 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.

• Experience advising investment funds on troubled portfolio companies is valuable.

• Ability and interest in leading a practice, collaborating in a boutique environment, and growing a book of business.

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

• Stable work history; prior experience at a large law firm is preferred.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $250,000 to $300,000 annually. 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.