What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Associate Attorney position at Direct Counsel?
Houston, TX
Direct Counsel is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join a thriving Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice within a nationally recognized law firm. This is a strong opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated restructuring and workout matters while gaining substantial client contact and hands-on responsibility.
The attorney will represent lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and businesses across a diverse range of commercial loan restructuring and insolvency matters. The practice includes default resolutions, collections, loan workouts, and bankruptcy-related litigation in both federal and state courts.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:
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Work on sophisticated commercial loan restructuring and workout matters
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Represent a diverse range of clients, including lenders, creditors, and businesses
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Gain meaningful experience with loan workouts, insolvency, collections, and bankruptcy litigation
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Handle matters in both federal and state courts
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Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices as part of a team-oriented national practice
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Significant client contact and opportunity to take ownership of matters
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Exposure to specialized industries including energy, real estate, maritime, and commercial lending
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Opportunity to grow within a thriving restructuring and bankruptcy practice
Qualifications:
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3-5 years of bankruptcy, workout, and/or relevant commercial litigation experience
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Experience representing lenders, creditors, or businesses is a plus
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Knowledge of CMBS, including special servicing, commercial lending, real estate, maritime, and/or energy law is preferred
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Excellent legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills
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Strong judgment and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
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Texas Bar admission required