Bankruptcy Associate- 3663059

Job Title: Bankruptcy Associate

Location: Houston, TX 77002

Work Environment: On-Site

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time or Reduced-Hour
Opportunities

Position Structure: Partnership Track or Non-Partnership Track

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Bar Admission: Active Texas Bar License Required

Position Overview

Our client, an established and highly respected regional law
firm, is seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Associate Attorney to
join its Houston office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum
of five years of substantive experience handling Chapter 7 and
Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters, including complex Chapter 11
proceedings.

The firm offers both partnership-track and non-partnership-track
opportunities, with reduced-hour arrangements potentially
available for attorneys seeking greater scheduling flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

* Represent secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’
committees, Chapter 7 trustees, debtors, and other stakeholders
in bankruptcy proceedings.
* Handle complex Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy matters,
including workouts, reorganizations, restructurings, and
distressed asset matters.
* Advise clients on creditor rights, asset protection strategies,
debt restructuring, and bankruptcy-related commercial
transactions.
* Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery
requests, proofs of claim, and other bankruptcy-related filings.
* Conduct legal research and analysis involving federal
bankruptcy law, applicable state laws, and relevant procedural
requirements.
* Represent clients in bankruptcy court proceedings, hearings,
creditor meetings, and negotiations.
* Communicate and collaborate with bankruptcy trustees, local
counsel, debtors’ attorneys, creditors, and other interested
parties.
* Review and negotiate agreements and transaction documents
involving distressed businesses and assets.
* Develop and maintain strong client and referral relationships
while contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s
bankruptcy practice.
* Collaborate with attorneys and other legal professionals to
deliver practical, strategic, and effective client solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements

* Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
* Active Texas Bar admission and good standing.
* Minimum of five years of hands-on Chapter 7 and Chapter 11
bankruptcy experience, including complex Chapter 11 matters.
* Demonstrated experience representing multiple stakeholders in
bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings.
* Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy
skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
* Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, sound business
judgment, and professionalism.
* Ability to manage complex matters independently while working
collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
* Strong academic and professional credentials.
* Commitment to client service and developing lasting
professional relationships.

Additional Opportunity Details

The firm welcomes experienced bankruptcy attorneys interested in
either a traditional partnership-track position or a
non-partnership-track opportunity. Reduced-hour arrangements may
be considered for qualified candidates pursuing the
non-partnership-track option.

Compensation will be determined based on experience,
qualifications, and the agreed-upon position structure.