Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney (Chicago)

BANKRUPTCY & RESTRUCTURING ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location : Chicago, IL

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Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a talented Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate to join its expanding creditors' rights and financial services litigation practice in Chicago. This position offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated team representing lenders, special servicers, and other creditors in complex commercial litigation, restructuring, and insolvency matters.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Illinois , in good standing (admission in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, or Wisconsin is also welcomed; multi-jurisdictional admission is a plus)
• 3-6 years of substantive experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditors' rights litigation, commercial litigation , or related practice areas
• Experience representing financial institutions and commercial lenders in all stages of litigation, loan enforcement, workouts, and restructuring matters.
• Significant experience managing day-to-day litigation activities, including fact investigations and case strategy development

• Experience handling commercial foreclosures, receiverships, loan enforcement litigation, and real estate-related disputes
• Experience managing bankruptcy matters, including motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, and courtroom appearances
• Familiarity with guarantor litigation, post-judgment collection proceedings , and other creditors' rights enforcement matters
• Experience with o ut-of-court workouts, settlement agreements, and forbearance agreements
• Knowledge of ancillary litigation matters, including commercial landlord-tenant disputes, is a plus
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Large law firm experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, servicers, and other creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring matters, and related litigation
• Handle commercial foreclosures, receivership actions, loan enforcement matters, and collection proceedings
• Manage all phases of litigation , including pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, e-discovery, and court appearances
• Draft and negotiate workout agreements, settlement agreements, forbearance agreements, and related restructuring documents
• Develop and implement litigation strategies designed to protect client interests and maximize recoveries
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice disciplines on complex insolvency, restructuring, and commercial litigation matters
• Maintain direct client contact and provide practical, business-focused legal advice

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice that handles sophisticated creditors' rights and insolvency matters for institutional clients nationwide. Attorneys in this group work on high-stakes litigation, complex loan enforcement actions, and challenging restructuring engagements while benefiting from meaningful client interaction and courtroom experience. The firm is committed to professional development, mentorship, and career advancement, creating an environment where associates can continue building specialized expertise while working on impactful matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary:  $260,000 – $350,000 , commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, profit-sharing, tuition assistance, wellness resources and additional perks
• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and  writing sample for consideration.

Our client is an  Equal Opportunity Employer .