Job Description
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 out-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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $260,000–$350,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | https://www.gablessearch.com/ |
About Company
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.
Skills
- Attorneyunmatched
- Bankruptcyunmatched
- Commercial Loansunmatched
- Contract Negotiationunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
- Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
- Financial Servicesunmatched
- Forebearanceunmatched
- Foreclosuresunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Loansunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Real Estateunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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