Bankruptcy Attorney (Debtor Litigation), Partner or Senior Associate

About the Role
Join an established bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice as a debtor-side bankruptcy litigator. You will lead complex disputes and help steward an active practice and client relationships through a senior partner transition.
What You'll Do
* Lead debtor-side bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings, contested matters, and related disputes.
* Manage matters from case strategy through courtroom advocacy and resolution.
* Work collaboratively with bankruptcy attorneys and the broader commercial litigation team.
* Develop and maintain client relationships, including supporting the transition of established clients and active matters.
* Contribute to business development and the practice's long-term leadership and succession.
What We're Looking For
* Eight to ten or more years of bankruptcy litigation experience, with a focus on representing debtors.
* Experience handling adversary proceedings, contested matters, bankruptcy court appearances, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 debtor matters.
* Strong working knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, along with litigation experience beyond transactional restructuring work.
* Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active admission to the New York bar.
* Ability to manage a practice independently, collaborate across teams, and build and steward client relationships.
* Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, ECF, and Microsoft Office.
* A portable bankruptcy practice and experience with client succession or business development are advantageous.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $275,000 to $400,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in New York, New York.