Senior Bankruptcy Attorney

About the Role

A venture-focused boutique 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 while building your own practice on a collaborative platform.

What You'll Do

• Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice and oversee its continued development.

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

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

• Work approximately 300 to 400 hours annually on firm-generated bankruptcy matters alongside your portable practice.

• Mentor and direct a junior associate, and collaborate with attorneys serving the firm's existing clients.

• Continue developing your client relationships and portable practice.

What We're Looking For

• At least 15 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor matters.

• A substantial portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice, with a demonstrated ability to originate and manage client relationships.

• Deep experience in corporate restructuring, debt-side advisory, in-court bankruptcy, and out-of-court workouts.

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

• Experience advising investment funds on debt involving distressed portfolio companies is valued.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and collaborative skills, with an entrepreneurial interest in growing a practice.

• Stable career history and comfort working in a boutique law firm environment.

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

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with a path to equity partnership and additional compensation potential.

Location

Hybrid role based in New York, New York, with approximately three days per week in the office.