Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney — Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Practice Area: Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Focus: Chapter 11
About the Opportunity
Our client, a growing and highly regarded law firm with a sophisticated bankruptcy and restructuring practice, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney with a strong focus on Chapter 11 matters to join its team on a fully remote basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys complex restructuring work, has strong legal and analytical skills, and wants the flexibility of a remote practice while working on sophisticated Chapter 11 matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent debtors, creditors, committees, and other stakeholders in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- Manage Chapter 11 cases from initial strategy through confirmation, emergence, or other resolution.
- Draft and review bankruptcy pleadings, motions, briefs, plans of reorganization, disclosure statements, and related documents.
- Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice regarding bankruptcy and restructuring issues.
- Participate in hearings, negotiations, mediations, and meetings with clients and opposing counsel.
- Analyze financial, operational, and legal issues affecting distressed companies.
- Work closely with clients, financial advisors, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
- Manage multiple matters while maintaining strong attention to deadlines and case details.
- Contribute to the firm's continued growth and development of its bankruptcy and restructuring practice.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 6+ years of bankruptcy experience, with substantial Chapter 11 experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
- Experience drafting bankruptcy pleadings, motions, briefs, plans, disclosure statements, or related documents.
- Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage matters and work effectively in a remote environment.
- Excellent judgment, organization, communication, and client-management skills.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience representing Chapter 11 debtors, creditors, creditor committees, lenders, or other major stakeholders are particularly encouraged to apply.
Experience with complex or mid-market Chapter 11 restructurings, contested matters, bankruptcy litigation, §363 transactions, plan negotiations, or bankruptcy-related M&A is a plus.
What We Offer
- 100% remote work environment
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated Chapter 11 matters
- Collaborative team of experienced restructuring professionals
- Flexible work environment
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Potential for long-term partnership or leadership opportunities for highly qualified candidates
How to Apply
Qualified attorneys are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their Chapter 11 experience, representative matters, and preferred work arrangement.
Confidential inquiries are welcome. Please send to zac.sousek@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
