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Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney
Dallas, Texas
3–5 Years Experience
$250,000–$390,000 Bonus Eligibility
A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated restructuring, insolvency, and distressed transaction matters within a collaborative national platform handling complex matters across a broad range of industries.
The firm is seeking a motivated mid-level associate with strong bankruptcy and restructuring experience who is interested in working closely with debtors, creditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders on high-profile and strategically significant matters.
The Role
Associates in this position may work on matters involving:
- Chapter 11 proceedings
- Out-of-court restructurings
- Distressed M&A transactions
- Creditor and lender negotiations
- Special situations and distressed investing matters
- Private credit and capital solutions transactions
- Distressed asset sales and acquisitions
- Complex insolvency and restructuring litigation matters
Attorneys will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to work directly with sophisticated clients and senior attorneys on high-value restructuring matters.
Ideal Background
- 3–5 years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience
- Experience representing debtors, creditors, lenders, investors, or other stakeholders in complex matters
- Exposure to distressed investing, private credit, or special situations preferred
- Strong legal writing, communication, and analytical skills
- Ability to navigate complex subject matter in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Active Texas Bar admission required or ability to waive in
Why This Opportunity
- Sophisticated national bankruptcy and restructuring platform
- Exposure to high-profile distressed and special situations matters
- Significant hands-on responsibility and client interaction
- Collegial and collaborative team environment
- Strong long-term growth potential within an expanding national practice
Compensation: $250,000–$390,000 DOE, plus discretionary bonus eligibility
Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and cover letter for confidential consideration.
Even if you’re not actively looking, we’re always happy to serve as a confidential market resource and discuss opportunities that may align with your long-term goals.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting, Aligned Talent Acquisition
📧 devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
📱 (216) 710-5174
Salary : $250,000 - $390,000