Attorney, Creditor's Rights, Restructuring and Bankruptcy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney with 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in Albany, NY. This role offers hybrid flexibility, allowing for both in-office and remote work based on business needs. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to creditor's rights, restructuring, and bankruptcy law.

Duties

• Represent financial institutions and commercial lenders in complex loan workouts and restructurings.
• Draft and review loan documents, including credit and security agreements.
• Advise clients on legal strategies and risks in debtor-creditor relationships.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop cost-effective legal strategies.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts for foreclosure and collection actions.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and motions in bankruptcy proceedings.
• Advocate in bankruptcy court, including adversary proceedings.
• Collaborate with internal teams and mentor junior attorneys.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York Bar.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in creditor's rights, restructuring, and bankruptcy law.
• Experience representing financial institutions in commercial loan workouts and litigation.
• Preferred experience in commercial debt collection and post-judgment enforcement.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar.

Skills

• Strategic and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• 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.