Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy Attorney

Job Overview

A respected law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with substantial experience in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in representing financial institutions and commercial lenders in complex loan workouts, restructurings, litigation, and bankruptcy proceedings. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-level matters involving commercial debt enforcement and insolvency litigation, with a focus on strategic creditor representation.

Location

• Albany, New York

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and commercial lenders in:

  • Complex commercial loan workouts

  • Out-of-court restructurings

  • Negotiation and documentation of workout agreements

• Handle litigation in both state and federal courts

• Represent creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings

• Manage commercial debt collection and post-judgment enforcement

• Collaborate with colleagues on multifaceted legal matters

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law

• Demonstrated success in handling complex financial institution representation

• Prior experience in commercial litigation, workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings

• Experience with commercial debt collection and post-judgment remedies (preferred)

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in the State of New York (required)

Skills

• Deep understanding of bankruptcy and commercial finance law

• Strong negotiation, drafting, and litigation skills

• Ability to manage high-volume, complex caseloads

• Strong written and oral communication abilities

• Strategic thinker with high attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and merit-based advancement

The principal law office is based in New York. A second office is located in Pennsylvania. Practice areas are comprehensive. Banking-finance, clean tech, environmental, health care, litigation, arbitration and mediation are some of their practice disciplines. A team of professional attorneys make up their law firm.