Senior Bankruptcy/Insolvency Attorney

About the role

An established mid-size law firm is seeking a highly qualified bankruptcy/insolvency attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its practice in Hartford or New Haven. This is a strategic, succession‑driven hire offering a clear pathway to increased responsibility and the potential to assume a partial or full book of business over time. The role is suited for an attorney looking to elevate their practice within a collaborative platform while maintaining a sustainable and balanced professional life.

The firm's bankruptcy and insolvency group handles a wide range of sophisticated matters, including corporate reorganizations and restructurings, bankruptcy discharge litigation, defense of avoidance actions (preferential and fraudulent transfers), insolvency‑related disputes and litigation, and out‑of‑court workouts, reorganizations, and strategic alternatives. Attorneys represent debtors‑in‑possession, trustees, and creditors and approach matters holistically, evaluating bankruptcy and non‑bankruptcy solutions such as workouts, reorganizations, and business sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters and client relationships
• Engage directly with clients and play a lead role in strategy, execution, and relationship management
• Work within a lean, collaborative team
• Handle corporate reorganizations and restructurings
• Conduct bankruptcy discharge litigation
• Defend avoidance actions (preferential and fraudulent transfers)
• Address insolvency‑related disputes and litigation
• Conduct out‑of‑court workouts, reorganizations, and strategic alternatives
• Evaluate bankruptcy and non‑bankruptcy solutions (workouts, reorganizations, business sales)

Requirements

• At least eight years of bankruptcy/insolvency experience
• Strong background in corporate restructuring, bankruptcy litigation, and/or related insolvency matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters and client relationships
• Interest in long‑term growth and contributing to the development of the practice

Pay

Competitive base salary and bonus potential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Significant opportunity for career advancement
• Culture grounded in collaboration, respect, and professional excellence
• Collegial, team‑oriented environment
• Meaningful access to leadership and decision‑makers
• Firm structure that supports long‑term career growth without significantly sacrificing life outside of work