Bankruptcy & Restructuring Counsel or Principal – DE/NJ/PA
Offit Kurman, a rapidly expanding, full-service Am Law 200 firm, is seeking a Bankruptcy & Restructuring Counsel or Principal with 5+ years of experience to join our growing practice in Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience representing debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings, with a strong background in complex restructuring matters, bankruptcy litigation, and creditors' rights.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent debtors, creditors, trustees, and other stakeholders in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapters 7, 11, and 13.
- Handle complex bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate restructuring matters.
- Represent secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees, and fiduciaries in bankruptcy proceedings.
- Manage contested matters, adversary proceedings, and related bankruptcy litigation.
- Advise clients on distressed asset transactions, workouts, receiverships, and restructuring strategies.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and appear in bankruptcy court as needed.
- Independently manage complex matters while collaborating with attorneys across the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, or creditors' rights.
- Experience representing both debtors and creditors preferred.
- Strong background in Chapter 11 reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation, and adversary proceedings.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex matters and client relationships.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
- Active bar admission in Delaware required with New Jersey, or Pennsylvania a plus.
Why Offit Kurman?
Offit Kurman offers attorneys the opportunity to advance their careers within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment. Our Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice handles a broad range of sophisticated matters involving debtors, creditors, trustees, and fiduciaries. Attorneys benefit from meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities for professional growth while working alongside experienced practitioners across our national platform.
Join a growing practice where you can leverage your experience, lead sophisticated matters, and continue building a successful long-term career.
Agencies please contact Jaclyn Famiglietti
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, or creditors’ rights
- Strong background in Chapter 11 reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation, and adversary proceedings
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage complex matters and client relationships
- Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
- Active bar admission in Delaware
- Experience representing both debtors and creditors
- New Jersey or Pennsylvania bar admission
What We Do
Offit Kurman is a full-service law firm that provides legal services to businesses, individuals, and families across more than 30 areas of practice.
