Attorney---NYC--Bankruptcy---HYBRID--$235k-$375k

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$235,000–$385,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Bankruptcy, Customer Relations, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Loan Collateral, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Research Skills, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

14 days ago

Join a top-tier bankruptcy boutique where you’ll get hands-on Chapter 11 experience from day one—working directly with partners on high-profile restructurings, without big firm bureaucracy.

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Salary: $235,000 - $385,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a nationally recognized elite restructuring and bankruptcy boutique with decades of experience handling some of the most complex Chapter 11 matters in the market. Our team is known for advising debtors, trustees, creditors, and fiduciaries across a wide range of industries, from large multinational restructurings to middle-market cases.

Our practice is intentionally lean and partner-driven, enabling associates to gain exposure to every stage of the restructuring process, including case commencement, plan development, litigation, and asset recovery actions.

Why join us?

True hands-on experience early – work directly with partners on filings, strategy, and court-facing matters
High-caliber work without BigLaw layers – sophisticated Chapter 11 cases at an elite level
Broad exposure – represent debtors, trustees, and post-confirmation fiduciaries across matters
Lean team structure – more responsibility, faster development, and meaningful client interaction
Competitive compensation – base salary and discretionary bonuses in line with top firms
Balanced expectations – ~1900 billable hours with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, Tues–Thurs)

Job Details

Responsibilities
Assist in representing corporate debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings, including:
Preparing petitions and first-day motions
Supporting matters involving DIP financing and cash collateral (critical tools that allow companies to continue operating through bankruptcy)
Work on restructuring strategy and case progression from filing through confirmation
Support representation of trustees, post-confirmation plan administrators, and other fiduciaries
Handle litigation and adversary proceedings, including:
Avoidance actions (preferences and fraudulent conveyance)
Draft pleadings, motions, and bankruptcy court filings
Conduct legal research and assist with creditor negotiations and claims analysis

Qualifications
JD from a top law school and admitted (or eligible) in New York
1–4 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, or related practice
Experience working on Chapter 11 debtor-side matters preferred:
Exposure to petitions, first-day motions, and DIP financing strongly valued
Experience with trustee or post-confirmation work is a plus
Background in avoidance actions (plaintiff or defense) is a plus
Prior experience at a top-tier law firm (e.g., major NYC firms) is a plus
Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a lean, high-responsibility environment

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

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