Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors Rights Of Counsel

AJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a well established, full service commercial law firm seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Of Counsel to join its nationally recognised Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors Rights Practice Group.

The firm offers a highly collaborative platform, providing exposure to sophisticated restructuring and insolvency matters, cross-practice support and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of significant bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights experience, with deep, hands on Chapter 11 experience being one of the most important requirements.

A portable book of business is not required. However, an existing client base, portable matters or established client relationships would be considered a plus.

Must Haves

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (required).
• New York Bar admission is also required; candidates not currently admitted must be eligible and willing to obtain admission within one year of their start date.
• 10+ years of law firm experience handling sophisticated bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors' rights matters.
• Deep and substantial Chapter 11 experience, including managing and/or advising clients in complex Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Significant experience with restructurings, contested matters and related litigation.
• Experience representing a broad range of stakeholders in Chapter 11 proceedings, workouts, insolvency matters and related litigation.
• Excellent legal, client relationship and business development skills.

Nice to Have

• An established client base or existing portable matters.
• Established client relationships and an existing practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $280,000-$310,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Additional firm sponsored benefits and perks.

Reason to Join

• Join a nationally recognised Bankruptcy, Financial Reorganization and Creditors' Rights Practice Group.
• Work on complex restructuring and insolvency matters across the country.
• Access to a highly collaborative platform with sophisticated work and cross-practice support.
• Meaningful opportunities for long term professional growth.
• Portable book of business is not required.
• Opportunity to expand and further develop existing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees, trustees, lenders, equity holders and purchasers of distressed assets in Chapter 11 cases, restructurings and related litigation.
• Advise clients on loan workouts, out of court restructurings, distressed transactions, UCC enforcement, creditor remedies and bankruptcy litigation.
• Handle matters involving preference and fraudulent transfer actions, DIP financing, cash collateral and contested matters.
• Counsel public and private companies, financial institutions, boards of directors and fiduciaries on restructuring strategies and distressed situations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's corporate, banking, litigation, real estate and tax practices to provide comprehensive client solutions.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working environment.
• Full-time employees are expected to work at least three days per week in the office.

Interested? Apply here with your resume and we will be in touch to discuss this role in more detail.