A confidential Texas-based law firm is seeking a senior bankruptcy and creditors’ rights attorney to focus on sophisticated creditor-side matters, with an emphasis on bankruptcy litigation and related litigation trust and special counsel engagements. This is a partner-track opportunity for an attorney who is well-connected in the bankruptcy community and is motivated to build and grow a durable practice.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- 100% litigation-focused creditor-side bankruptcy platform (no debtor work).
- Partner-track role for an attorney who wants to lead and expand a practice.
- Mix of Chapter 11, Chapter 7, contested matters, adversary proceedings, and litigation trust-related work.
- Fully remote.
- Billable target of 1,600 hours.
THE ROLE
- Represent secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations.
- Manage contested bankruptcy litigation, including adversary proceedings and contested matters.
- Handle motion practice and courtroom advocacy, including stay relief, claims objections, and related disputes.
- Advise creditor clients on strategy, risk, and resolution options throughout the case lifecycle.
- Support litigation trust-related matters, including litigation strategy and related claim administration support where applicable.
- Serve in special counsel-style capacities for creditor constituencies and coordinate with referring counsel as needed.
- Develop business through relationship management and practice development efforts.
LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Location
Houston, Texas area
REQUIREMENTS
- Active Texas bar admission.
- 15+ years licensed in Texas with substantial bankruptcy and creditors’ rights experience.
- Meaningful experience in creditor representation, including bankruptcy litigation.
- Experience with litigation trust work and special counsel-style engagements.
- Creditor-side practice focus is required for this role (no debtor work).
- Demonstrated business development capability, including the ability to originate at least $750,000 annually.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Established professional network within the Texas bankruptcy community.
- Relationships with large law firms and other referral sources, including Texas and New York connections.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Billable target: 1,600 hours.
- Bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) with 3% matching.
- Medical coverage (three plan options).
- Vision coverage (firm pays 99% of plan).
- Dental coverage.
- Firm-paid life insurance policy ($30,000).
- Firm-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
For a confidential and non-obligation call to learn more about this opportunity, please apply below or forward your resume to waisanlee@wearerevolution.co and we’ll be happy to discuss this position in more detail.
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