Posted July 29, 2026
Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate - Wilmington
Direct Counsel
Wilmington, DE, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Financial Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to join its Wilmington, Delaware office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 2–5 years of bankruptcy and financial restructuring experience, including complex Chapter 11 matters.
Responsibilities- Represent clients in financial restructuring and bankruptcy matters
- Handle complex Chapter 11 cases and related bankruptcy proceedings
- Draft pleadings, motions, and other bankruptcy-related filings
- Conduct legal research and appear in bankruptcy court as appropriate
- Collaborate with attorneys on sophisticated restructuring and insolvency matters
- 2–5 years of financial restructuring and bankruptcy experience
- Experience handling Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters
- Courtroom experience preferred
- Bankruptcy judicial clerkship preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active Delaware Bar admission
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated restructuring and bankruptcy matters with a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm
This is an excellent opportunity for a bankruptcy attorney seeking to build a practice handling complex financial restructuring and Chapter 11 matters within a collaborative and growing team.
