Senior Bankruptcy Attorney
True Talent Solutions Partners · New York · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Lead and grow a bankruptcy and restructuring practice within a boutique law firm serving venture capital and investment fund clients. The role combines your portable practice with firm-generated work advising on troubled portfolio companies and complex debt-side matters.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead the bankruptcy and restructuring practice and develop its work with the firm.
- Advise investment funds on troubled portfolio companies, debt-side restructurings, and workouts.
- Handle both in-court bankruptcy matters and out-of-court restructurings.
- Work approximately 300 to 400 hours annually on firm-generated bankruptcy matters alongside your portable practice.
- Mentor and direct a junior associate with bankruptcy experience.
- Collaborate with firm attorneys serving existing clients and build your own client relationships.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 10 to 25 years of bankruptcy, restructuring, and debtor-creditor experience, including substantial senior-level experience.
- A portable bankruptcy and restructuring practice generating approximately $1 million to $1.5 million in annual collections.
- Experience with in-court bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts, corporate restructurings, and debt-side advisory work.
- A track record of originating and managing client relationships and growing a book of business.
- A J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
- Ability to lead a practice, work collaboratively in a boutique setting, and handle firm-generated matters alongside your own practice.
- Big law experience is preferred.
- Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $250,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role offers a path to equity partnership and compensation upside.
LOCATION
Hybrid, based in New York, New York, with an expectation of being in the office approximately three days per week.