Bankruptcy Attorney, Debtor Litigation, Partner or Senior Associate

Overview

The organization is seeking a debtor-side Bankruptcy Litigator to join an established bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice. This role will lead complex disputes, work closely with an experienced legal team, and support a planned leadership transition by helping steward client relationships and active matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead debtor-side bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and related disputes.
• Manage matters from case strategy through courtroom advocacy, hearings, and resolution.
• Collaborate with bankruptcy and commercial litigation colleagues to represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, and contribute to business development and practice growth.
• Support the transition and management of existing client relationships and active matters as a senior partner steps back.

Requirements

• 8 to 15 or more years of bankruptcy litigation experience, with a strong debtor-side focus.
• Experience handling adversary proceedings, contested matters, bankruptcy court appearances, and hearings.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York bar.
• Strong proficiency with the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, ECF, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage a practice independently, collaborate openly, and steward client relationships through a leadership transition.
• Ability to work from the Midtown Manhattan office when needed.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• A portable bankruptcy book of business is valued.
• Business development experience and experience managing clients through a partner transition are welcome.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $275,000 to $400,000 annually.

Location

• Remote within the United States, with a primary location in New York City.
• The role requires the ability to work from the Midtown Manhattan office when needed.