Bankruptcy Attorney

About the role

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP seeks an experienced senior associate or junior partner with a minimum of seven years of experience to join our sophisticated Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights practice in either the Tampa, Sarasota, or St. Petersburg, FL office.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in business bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings, contested matters, adversary proceedings, and related insolvency litigation.
• Counsel and advocate for creditors, investors, distressed debt lenders, trustees, committees, and other business entities in bankruptcy court and related proceedings.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in matters involving significant financial and operational risk.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, objections, briefs, and other pleadings in bankruptcy and related commercial litigation matters.
• Manage discovery, depositions, witness preparation, court appearances, mediations, and trials.
• Advising clients on bankruptcy-related risk, litigation exposure, restructuring options, and case strategy.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the growth and development of the bankruptcy practice.
• Participate in business development efforts, thought leadership, and professional networking within the restructuring and insolvency community.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• A minimum of 7 years of creditor-side bankruptcy, restructuring or commercial litigation experience is required.
• A thorough understanding of the interaction between bankruptcy courts, secured creditors, and distressed borrowers, with demonstrated strategic judgment in state, federal district, and bankruptcy court proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with sophisticated business clients and provide strategic, practical legal advice.
• Candidates should be comfortable handling complex litigation matters, including depositions and court appearances, and a proven track record of managing matters independently from complaint through resolution, including trial experience.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of federal rules of procedure.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work with a variety of attorneys and staff and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience representing clients in business bankruptcy litigation, insolvency proceedings, contested matters, adversary proceedings, and related commercial disputes.
• Sound judgment, strategic focus, and strong advocacy skills to guide clients through financially distressed situations.

Skills

• Strategic judgment in state, federal district, and bankruptcy court proceedings.
• Effective communication with sophisticated business clients.
• Complex litigation matters, including depositions and court appearances.
• Management of multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Benefits

Portable business is a plus but not required. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex restructurings and insolvencies (including Chapter 11 and cross-border restructurings) as well as commercial disputes while representing national and global clients across a diverse range of industries.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position can be based in either the Tampa, Sarasota, or St. Petersburg, FL office.