Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Position: Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate

Location: Houston, TX

Workplace Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity:

A prominent national law firm is seeking a Bankruptcy Associate to join its Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice in Houston. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys looking to gain sophisticated hands-on experience representing lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and businesses in complex commercial restructuring, insolvency, workout, and bankruptcy matters.

The role offers significant client contact, courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, multi-office team handling high-level commercial loan restructuring and workout matters across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, and businesses in restructuring and insolvency matters

• Handle commercial loan workouts, default resolutions, and collection matters

• Assist with bankruptcy proceedings in federal and state courts

• Advise clients on commercial restructuring strategies and risk mitigation

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents

• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies

• Participate in negotiations involving loan restructurings and workout agreements

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on complex restructuring matters

• Maintain direct client contact and support ongoing client relationships

Qualifications:

Bankruptcy, workout, and/or commercial litigation experience preferred

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Experience handling complex commercial disputes and insolvency-related matters

Knowledge of CMBS (including special servicing), commercial lending, real estate, maritime, and/or energy law is a plus

Excellent academic credentials required

Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment

Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Active Texas Bar license required

Why Join the Firm:

• Join a nationally respected Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice

• Gain sophisticated hands-on experience in complex restructuring and insolvency matters

• Significant client interaction and responsibility from day one

• Work closely with experienced attorneys across multiple offices

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on professional growth

• Exposure to a diverse range of industries and commercial finance matters

• Opportunity to build expertise in a thriving restructuring and workout practice

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications), plus bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent