Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner

Percy Towers•White Plains, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

A prominent, full-service Mid-Atlantic law firm with an established regional footprint is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner to expand its bankruptcy and insolvency practice in White Plains, NY. This role is well-suited for a seasoned partner specializing in debtor-side reorganizations, creditor representation, or corporate debt workouts. The position combines leading complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation, and out-of-court restructurings with expanding the firm’s creditor-side and workout practice across the Hudson Valley and Greater New York areas.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school; active admission to the New York State Bar in good standing (admission to U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the SDNY and EDNY required).
10+ years of dedicated practice in commercial bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and bankruptcy litigation.
A portable book of business (typically $500k–$1M+ in annual collections) is strongly preferred/required for partner consideration.
Proven trial advocacy in bankruptcy court, strong negotiation skills in complex debt restructurings, and leadership experience mentoring junior talent.

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements involving Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 15 cross-border insolvencies, and out-of-court workouts.
Represent financial institutions, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees, liquidation trustees, and corporate debtors in distressed situations.
Manage all phases of adversary proceedings, contested matters, stay relief motions, asset sales (Section 363), and plan confirmation hearings before U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.
Partner with the firm's Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Corporate/Finance, and Government Relations teams to offer comprehensive solutions for distressed assets and workout scenarios.
Utilize the firm’s multi-office network to grow your existing client base and originate new regional business.