Phillips Lytle is looking to expand our talent within our Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Team.
We represent, and are on the approved counsel list for, a wide range of financial institutions and prominent businesses, and we assist our clients in both in-court and out-of-court reorganizations and insolvencies, as well as related litigation.
The Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights team is seeking to hire an attorney with 4-6 years of experience assisting lenders and equipment lessors in workouts and forbearance transactions, restructurings, asset recovery and disposition, commercial collections, judgment enforcement and associated state court litigation. Experience representing creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy, including adequate protection and stay relief, asset sales, cash collateral, plan confirmation, and preference, fraudulent transfer, and dischargeability proceedings is also strongly preferred.
Applicants should have a superior academic record and strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
We offer a flexible workplace, a commitment to advancement, and significant client contact and responsibility. We value community engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are focused on growing our Firm across our entire footprint, and we welcome individuals who are looking for an inclusive and equitable environment, where mentoring, feedback and training are emphasized.
Annual salary range for this position is $137,000-$153,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience or other job-related factors permitted by law.
Other benefits include:
- Bonus Program
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Group Life AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401k & Roth Plan Options with Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Account Plan Options
- 10 Annual Holidays
- Paid Time Off
NOTE: PHILLIPS LYTLE IS NOT WORKING WITH ANY SEARCH FIRMS IN CONNECTION WITH FILLING THIS POSITION.
LOCATIONS: Albany, New York, United States
Skills Required
- Attorney with 4–6 years of experience assisting lenders and equipment lessors in workouts and forbearance transactions, restructurings, asset recovery and disposition, commercial collections, judgment enforcement, and related state court litigation.
- Experience representing creditors in bankruptcy matters, including adequate protection, stay relief, asset sales, cash collateral, plan confirmation, preference, fraudulent transfer, and dischargeability proceedings.
- Superior academic record.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong drafting skills.
- Strong communication skills.
What We Do
Phillips Lytle LLP is a preeminent full‑service law firm (founded 1834) offering legal and business advisory services across litigation, corporate, environmental, energy, real estate, labor, healthcare and other practice areas. The firm serves Fortune 500, middle‑market, not‑for‑profit and startup clients from offices across New York, Washington, DC, Chicago and Canada with deep industry-focused teams and multidisciplinary expertise.
