Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated national legal recruiting and executive search firm dedicated to connecting top talent with leading employers across the country.

Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney (7+ Years) – New York

Our client, a highly regarded New York law firm, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney with 7+ years of experience to join its sophisticated insolvency and restructuring practice.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing debtors, secured lenders, creditors, landlords, tenants, trustees, private equity funds, hedge funds, and other stakeholders in complex bankruptcy, restructuring, and related commercial litigation matters.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidations, and other bankruptcy proceedings.
• Advise clients on pre-bankruptcy planning, out-of-court workouts, receiverships, and assignments for the benefit of creditors.
• Handle distressed asset transactions, including Section 363 sales, debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing, distressed debt restructurings, loan-to-own strategies, and claims trading.
• Prosecute and defend avoidance actions and other bankruptcy-related litigation.
• Manage sophisticated commercial litigation matters arising in and outside of bankruptcy proceedings, including foreclosure actions, commercial fraud, securities disputes, unfair competition claims, employment-related matters, and arbitration proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy, negotiate resolutions, and work directly with clients on complex insolvency matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and related commercial litigation.
• Strong experience handling sophisticated bankruptcy and insolvency matters with significant client responsibility.
• Excellent drafting, litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.

Compensation:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, portable business, and overall qualifications.