Bankruptcy Litigation Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Represent companies and individuals in financial distress in court, stepping into a well-established practice and gradually taking over a departing senior lawyer's matters and client relationships. The position combines hands-on trial work with relationship management and long-range planning for the practice.

What you'll do

- Run litigation for debtor clients in bankruptcy court, from lawsuits within a case to disputed motions and hearings.

- Assume responsibility for an existing docket and the client relationships of a senior partner who is retiring.

- Work alongside the current bankruptcy lawyers and the wider litigation group.

- Nurture client relationships and seek out referrals from colleagues in other practice areas.

- Guide each matter through every phase, from early strategy to courtroom advocacy and final resolution.

- Help shape the next chapter of the practice as a future leader of the firm.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- 8 to 10+ years of experience representing debtors in bankruptcy litigation.

- Experience with adversary proceedings and contested matters.

- Experience appearing at bankruptcy court hearings.

- Strong command of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, including debtor representation in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.

- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

- Active New York bar admission.

- An existing book of business: roughly $400-600K for a more junior partner profile with partner experience in the last 5 years, or $1m+ for a senior partner with more than 15 years as a partner.

- A collaborative, approachable style and comfort working across practice groups.

- Ability to manage a practice independently without heavy oversight.

- Aptitude for client stewardship and transition planning.

- Ability to work in the office full time.

- Existing authorization to work in the United States.

Bonus points

- A portable book of business in bankruptcy.

- Experience taking over or managing a retiring partner's clients.

- A record of bringing in new clients or generating business.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 275,000 to 400,000 per year

Location and work model

- New York, NY, United States

- On-site

- Full-time