Senior Bankruptcy Associate Attorney

SUMMARY

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking a Senior Bankruptcy Associate Attorney with 10-20+ years of experience to join its Dallas office. This role involves handling complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters, advising a diverse client base, and taking ownership of cases from start to finish. The ideal candidate is highly experienced, independent, and comfortable managing sophisticated legal matters with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Handle complex Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy matters.

- Represent debtors, creditors, lenders, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedings.

- Draft and review motions, pleadings, briefs, and settlement agreements.

- Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and negotiations.

- Provide strategic counsel on bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency issues.

- Manage cases independently from intake through resolution.

- Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with federal bankruptcy laws.

- Collaborate with internal teams on related litigation and transactional matters.

- Maintain and develop strong client relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Active license to practice law in Texas.

- Strong knowledge of U.S. bankruptcy laws, procedures, and court systems.

- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

EXPERIENCE

- 10+ years of bankruptcy law experience required.

- Extensive experience handling complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

- Background in a law firm environment preferred.

- Experience working with creditors, lenders, or corporate clients is a plus.

SKILLS

- Excellent legal writing, drafting, and research skills.

- Strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills.

- High attention to detail and analytical thinking.

- Ability to work independently and make sound legal decisions.

- Strong communication and client management abilities.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary: $180K-$250K+ (DOE)

- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)

- Performance-based bonuses (where applicable)

- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment

- Opportunity to work on high-level, complex matters