Associate: FRI - Bankruptcy Litigation

Our Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Practice specializes in providing strategic legal counsel to clients facing financial distress, insolvency or bankruptcy. We assist creditors, debtors, and other stakeholders in navigating complex restructuring and insolvency proceedings. Our team has expertise in developing and implementing restructuring plans, negotiating with creditors and managing litigation related to distressed assets. We guide clients through chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and cross-border insolvencies, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. By leveraging our deep understanding of financial and legal frameworks, we help clients achieve optimal outcomes in challenging financial situations, preserving value and facilitating recovery.

Position Summary

We are looking to hire an attorney with one to three years of experience. The position is ideal for an attorney seeking interesting work on high-profile, complex bankruptcy litigation in restructuring matters at an elite global law firm.

This is a unique opportunity to work for a Chambers ranked Band 1 Bankruptcy Litigation team in a highly collaborative environment, supporting the broader Financial Restructuring & Insolvency practice group. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in bankruptcy litigation and commercial litigation including courtroom experience, all aspects of discovery, research, brief writing, litigation strategy, and advising clients through the contentious elements of the restructuring process.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent academic credentials and a foundational understanding of legal concepts relevant to commercial litigation generally and a willingness to learn and develop their understanding of bankruptcy law and procedure. Strong writing and drafting skills are important, as is a willingness to learn and develop your ability to navigate complex issues. You should be organized, attentive to detail, and able to manage multiple tasks with guidance and supervision.

We value associates who are personable, cooperative, and enjoy working as part of a team. Good communication skills and a proactive approach to learning will help you succeed in this role.

You will work on fast paced bankruptcy litigation matters alongside senior lawyers, gaining exposure to high-profile projects that can span weeks or months rather than years. You should be eager to take on new responsibilities as you grow, and demonstrate initiative and reliability in supporting colleagues and clients.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Prepare for and participate in trials, including those related to plan confirmation and those arising in adversary proceedings
• Participate in all aspects of discovery, including preparing for and participating in depositions, requesting and reviewing documents, and all other forms of written discovery
• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda in Chapter 11 cases, related adversary proceedings, and insolvency-related litigation
• Conduct legal research on complex issues under the US Bankruptcy Code and related federal and state statutes
• Support litigation and negotiation of bankruptcy-specific contested matters, including Chapter 11 plan confirmation, automatic stay issues, provision of adequate protection, use of cash collateral, authorization of debtor-in-possession financing, claims estimation, and claims objections
• Assess, develop, and prosecute or defend bankruptcy-specific claims and causes of action, including, for example, federal law preference and fraudulent transfer claims, asserted in connection with bankruptcy cases
• Assess, develop, and prosecute or defend commercial law claims and causes of action, including, for example, breach of contract, business tort, state law preference and fraudulent conveyance, and fiduciary duty claims, typically asserted in connection with bankruptcy cases
• Opine on matters involving director and officer liability, corporate governance, and special committee or conflict scenarios in restructuring contexts
• Support cross-border insolvency and Chapter 15-related issues, coordinating with overseas counsel where appropriate
• Analyze financial and business information to support litigation strategy, including reviewing business plans, financial statements, and valuation materials
• Monitor and summarize developments in bankruptcy and insolvency law, including case law, rule changes and enforcement trends
• Assist with client communications, including drafting email updates, research summaries and case status reports on fast-moving bankruptcy issues
• Contribute to internal knowledge materials, including precedent pleadings, checklists, and practice guides focused on bankruptcy and related commercial litigation

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Benefits at White & Case

White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

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