Senior Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

About the Role

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Associate Attorney with 10-20+ years of experience to join its Dallas office. This role involves handling complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, advising a diverse client base, and taking ownership of cases from start to finish. The ideal candidate is highly experienced, independent, and comfortable managing sophisticated legal matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters.
• Represent debtors, creditors, lenders, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Draft and review motions, pleadings, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Provide strategic counsel on bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency issues.
• Manage cases independently from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with federal bankruptcy laws.
• Collaborate with internal teams on related litigation and transactional matters.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. bankruptcy laws, procedures, and court systems.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

• 10+ years of bankruptcy law experience required.
• Extensive experience handling complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Background in a law firm environment preferred.
• Experience working with creditors, lenders, or corporate clients is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and research skills.
• Strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and make sound legal decisions.
• Strong communication and client management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $180K-$250K+ (DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Performance-based bonuses (where applicable)
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-level, complex matters