About the Role
A boutique investment-focused legal services firm is seeking a senior attorney to lead and grow its bankruptcy and restructuring practice. The role combines an established portable practice with work advising investment funds on troubled portfolio companies.
What You'll Do
Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice and serve as its department head.
Advise investment funds on debt-side restructuring and workouts involving troubled portfolio companies.
Handle both in-court bankruptcy matters and out-of-court restructurings.
Manage approximately 300 to 400 hours annually of firm-generated bankruptcy work alongside your portable practice.
Build your practice, collaborate with attorneys serving existing firm clients, and mentor a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.
What We're Looking For
10 to 25 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor matters, including substantial in-court and out-of-court work.
A portable bankruptcy or restructuring practice with approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in annual collections, plus a track record of originating and managing client relationships.
Experience advising investment funds on debt involving troubled portfolio companies.
A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
An entrepreneurial approach to growing a practice, with the ability to lead a department and work collaboratively in a boutique firm.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000 annually. The role offers a path to equity partnership. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid, based in New York, New York, with approximately three days per week in the office.