Attorney, Creditor's Rights, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 2 to 8 years of experience in creditor's rights, restructuring, and bankruptcy for their Albany, NY office. This role offers hybrid flexibility, allowing for both in-office and remote work based on business needs.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and commercial lenders in complex loan workouts and restructurings.
• Draft and prepare loan documents and credit enforcement documents.
• Advise clients on legal strategies and risks in debtor-creditor relationships.
• Conduct risk assessments and documentation reviews.
• Develop strategies to recover assets and minimize exposure to claims.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts for foreclosure and debt recovery actions.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and motions in court proceedings.
• Advocate in bankruptcy court proceedings and contested matters.
• Represent creditors in various bankruptcy cases and related proceedings.
• Analyze debtor filings and protect client interests.
• Enforce judgments through garnishments, liens, and levy proceedings.
• Negotiate and litigate loan workout agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies across practice areas.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals on court procedures and case management.

Requirements

• J.D from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• 2 to 8 years of experience in creditor's rights, restructuring, and bankruptcy law.
• Experience representing financial institutions in loan workouts and litigation.
• Preferred experience in commercial debt collection and post-judgment enforcement.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and issues.
• Strategic, detail-oriented, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• J.D from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strategic and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.

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.