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

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare petitions and first-day motions
• Support matters involving DIP financing and cash collateral
• 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
• Exposure to petitions, first-day motions, and DIP financing preferred
• 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

Benefits

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

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

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