Our client, recognised as one of the most active bankruptcy practices in the United States, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Partner to join their Los Angeles team. If you are an accomplished attorney with a passion for delivering innovative solutions and protecting client interests in challenging financial landscapes, we encourage you to join their dynamic and collaborative team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all phases of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including debtor-in-possession and exit financing, asset sales, and plan development.
Represent debtors, trustees, creditors, and equity holders, providing strategic counsel to protect and advance client interests.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across corporate, tax, real estate, intellectual property, and environmental law to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Develop and confirm restructuring or liquidation plans, including pre-packaged or expedited plans of reorganisation.
Negotiate, document, and secure court approval for debtor-in-possession financing agreements.
Handle contentious litigation arising from restructuring, advocating for client rights in United States Bankruptcy Courts.
Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar.
Extensive experience in commercial bankruptcy and Chapter 11 proceedings, with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
Exceptional leadership and case management skills, capable of steering high-stakes, multifaceted bankruptcy cases.
Strong litigation expertise with experience in contested bankruptcy matters.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and draft complex financial agreements and reorganisation plans.
Experience in cross-border bankruptcy cases and familiarity with Chapter 15 matters is a plus.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and partnership-level benefits package.
Opportunity to work with a nationally recognised team on high-profile and precedent-setting bankruptcy cases.
Supportive, collaborative work environment fostering professional growth and innovation.
Centrally located office in Los Angeles, providing opportunities to engage with clients across diverse industries in a thriving legal market.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and business development track record to Louis Rosenthal (louis@interlinkrecruitment.com) or you can hit apply now.