Bankruptcy Associate - Seattle

Coastal Wave Recruiting•Seattle, WA

5d•$235,000 - $265,000•Onsite

About The Position

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Insolvency & Financial Law practice in Seattle. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with 2–4 years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters who are looking to build their practice within a sophisticated and collaborative legal environment. The firm's Insolvency & Financial Law practice has extensive experience representing clients in complex financial restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, and related litigation nationwide. The team regularly represents a broad range of stakeholders, including secured lenders, landlords, unsecured creditors, creditors’ and equity committees, bankruptcy trustees, asset purchasers, and contract counterparties. The practice is particularly recognized for its work in lending, bankruptcy litigation, healthcare, and technology-related insolvency matters.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience handling bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring matters
Active Washington State Bar admission required
Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Excellent academic credentials

Nice To Haves

Experience with bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions, is preferred
Experience with corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters is highly desirable
Familiarity with state court receiverships is a plus
Candidates who have completed bankruptcy court clerkships are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Represent clients in complex financial restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, and related litigation nationwide.
Represent a broad range of stakeholders, including secured lenders, landlords, unsecured creditors, creditors’ and equity committees, bankruptcy trustees, asset purchasers, and contract counterparties.
Handle bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions.
Engage in corporate bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
Work with state court receiverships.