Bankruptcy Attorney (Debtor Litigation), Partner or Senior Associate

About the Role

Join an established bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice as a debtor-side bankruptcy litigator. You will lead complex disputes and help steward an active practice and client relationships through a senior partner transition.

What You'll Do

• Lead debtor-side bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and related disputes.

• Manage matters from case strategy through courtroom advocacy and resolution.

• Work collaboratively with bankruptcy attorneys and the broader commercial litigation team.

• Develop and maintain client relationships, including supporting the transition of established clients and active matters.

• Contribute to business development and the practice's long-term leadership and succession.

What We're Looking For

• Eight to ten or more years of bankruptcy litigation experience, with a focus on representing debtors.

• Experience handling adversary proceedings, contested matters, bankruptcy court appearances, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 debtor matters.

• Strong working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, along with litigation experience beyond transactional restructuring work.

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York bar.

• Ability to manage a practice independently, collaborate across teams, and build and steward client relationships.

• Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, ECF, and Microsoft Office.

• A portable bankruptcy practice and experience with client succession or business development are advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $275,000 to $400,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

On-site in New York, New York.