Attorney/Lawyer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Bankruptcy / Financial Services Attorney to join a dynamic legal team in Maryland. This attorney will handle a broad range of matters involving bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, loan enforcement, financial services litigation, and related regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience advising financial institutions, lenders, loan servicers, and other clients in complex bankruptcy and financial services matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters.
• Advises financial institutions, lenders, and servicers on creditors’ rights, insolvency, and restructuring matters.
• Manages litigation involving foreclosure, collections, loan enforcement, debtor-creditor disputes, and financial services regulations.
• Drafts, reviews, and argues motions, pleadings, objections, and other court filings in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.
• Provides legal counsel on compliance, risk management, and regulatory issues affecting financial services clients.
• Handles contested matters, adversary proceedings, and related appeals.
• Conducts legal research and develops case strategy for complex matters.
• Collaborates with internal teams and clients to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Maintains strong client relationships and supports business development initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the Maryland Bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years of litigation experience with a strong background in commercial or other complex business disputes.
• Demonstrated ability to draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery-related materials.
• Experience handling matters involving business conflicts such as contract claims, partnership disputes, regulatory issues, or similar commercial controversies.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, along with familiarity with e-filing and eDiscovery tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent clients effectively in contested matters and negotiations.
• Excellent organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Prior exposure to industries such as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, or government entities is beneficial.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Familiarity with consumer finance laws, foreclosure procedures, and loan servicing issues.
• Ability to advise clients on both litigation strategy and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can accommodate the needs of the candidate.