Senior Bankruptcy/Creditors Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm is seeking an accomplished Senior Attorney with deep experience in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights to join its growing practice. This leadership role is ideal for a Texas-licensed attorney with a strong regional and national network, particularly within the bankruptcy and financial services communities. The ideal candidate will bring a proven ability to develop business, lead high-stakes creditor-focused matters, and maintain an excellent reputation in the legal community.

Location:

• Houston, Texas

Duties:

• Handle complex bankruptcy litigation and creditors’ rights matters

• Serve as special counsel on litigation trusts and related advisory roles

• Represent creditor interests in insolvency proceedings; no debtor work involved

• Collaborate with financial institutions and law firms on high-value matters

• Participate in strategic business development initiatives

• Build and expand a sustainable legal practice and client portfolio

• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice group leadership

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of legal experience with a focus on bankruptcy and creditor-side representation

• Deep understanding of bankruptcy litigation and financial restructuring

• Extensive relationships within the Texas and New York legal communities

• Demonstrated experience working with large law firms or institutional clients

• Clear record of independent client generation ($750,000+ annually)

• No involvement with debtor-side representation

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in Texas (required)

Skills:

• Strong business development and relationship-building capabilities

• Expert-level knowledge of bankruptcy litigation and creditor strategy

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• High-level strategic thinking and leadership ability

• Well-connected within the bankruptcy legal community (locally and nationally)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation structure with partnership potential

• Business development support and access to existing firm infrastructure

• Flexibility in practice development and team-building

• Potential for cross-office collaboration on national matters

• Comprehensive benefits package (available upon request)